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A splendid religious complex, the Acropolis consists of several temples, which were built by the world's first democracy during the 5th century BC. The most majestic building of all is the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. The Parthenon became the paragon of classical Greek architecture, and has suffered serious damage over the years. A small museum features an outstanding collection of ancient Greek sculptures.

Incredible. The place reacks with history. The ENERGY is unbelievable. The main Parthenon temple, is one of the most incredible buildings ever constructed, both in trms of architecture and art. ... more

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ACROPOLIS

A survivor of war, the vagaries of religious change, and other hazards, the monumental Acropolis remains an emblem of the glories of classical Greek civilization. Even in its bleached and silent state, the Parthenon -- the great Panathenaic temple that crowns the Akropolis (to use the Greek …

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