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Acropolis. An acropolis was the settlement of an upper part of an ancient Greek city, especially a citadel, and frequently a hill with precipitous sides, mainly chosen for purposes of defense. The term is typically used to refer to the Acropolis of Athens, yet every Greek city had an acropolis of its own.
- Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens (Ancient Greek: ἡ Ἀκρόπολις τῶν...
- Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης, Mouseio...
- Parthenon
The Parthenon (/ ˈ p ɑːr θ ə ˌ n ɒ n,-n ən /; Ancient Greek:...
- Propylaia (Acropolis of Athens)
The Propylaia ( Greek: Προπύλαια; lit. 'Gates') is the...
- Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing in our times. It is situated on a hill of average height (156m) that rises in the basin of Athens. Its overall dimensions are approximately 170 by 350m.
The Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis and its slopes.
