Athens, where the Acropolis was, is one of the oldest cities in the world and enjoyed a historical background of over 1500 BC. among the city center of Athens you can come across a wide variety of remains historical buildings, monuments and cultural sight. one of the most quintessential landmark to visit is Acropolis of Athens. Acropolis is located right in the heart of ancient Athens and majestically dominates one one of the highest hill in the city.
Acropolis means " high city " in Greek. most city states inancient Greece had at their center a rocky mount or hill where they built important temples and where the people could retreat to if under attack. the most famous Acropolis is the one in Athens. the Athens Acropolis is home for one of the most famous buildings in the world : the Parthenon, which was built in 447 BC for the goddess Athena. it was decorated with beautiful sculptures which represent the greatest achievement of Greek artist.
The Theatre of Herodes Atticus is another popular constuction, situated among the western most section of the southern slope. this is the huge stone theatre with a radius of 38 meters, it consist of over 5000 seats arrange in semicircle. this theatre was built by Herodes Atticus in honor of his wife and the amphitheater was used basically for music performance. another temple in acropolis include : the Propylaea El, an epic marble portal and gateaway to Acropolis, the Erechteion a famous temple for the perfection of its details and the temple of Athena Nike, built in honor of the patron goddess of Athens.
Acropolis - Greece, lands of the goddess
