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Parthenon

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The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are …

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Mar 18, 2025
I was amazed while seeing this. I’ve seen pictures before but it’s better than the pictures. I didn’t realize it was that high above the city. It’s a decent walk about but pretty amazing to see.Full review by Flyingboy58
Mar 18, 2025
If you are visiting Athens, the Parthenon should be in your bucket list. It is indeed an amazing ancient Greek architecture. The night view is astonishing. My awesome experience was when i found an …Full review by happy n
Mar 10, 2025
Parthenon is a must visit in Athens. Go with a tour, this will help to put the site into context. Then when you see the museum it brings more meaning to the artefacts and statues. The walk up is fa…Full review by L_K1509
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Architectural style:Classical
Located:Athens, Greece
Construction completed:432 BC; 2457 years ago
Height:13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started:447 BC
Surface area:73 by 34 m (240 by 112 ft)
Architect:Iktinos, Callicrates
Type:Temple

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