Who destroyed the Parthenon? Who sadly bombed it?
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Who destroyed the Parthenon? Who sadly bombed it?

Who destroyed the Parthenon? – When you visit the Parthenon for the first time you may feel disappointed because it doesn’t be well preserved. This is especially true if you don’t know all the things that has happend to the Parthenon. The temple has endured many vicissitudes. Not only the time has ruined the Parthenon…

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The Lion Gate Mycenae: 1 Extraordinary Ruin of Ancient Greece

The Lion Gate Mycenae – Not far from the Treasury of Atreus or Agamemnon’s Tomb, we find the ancient city of Mycenae. A very particular door guaranteed the entrance to the city: The Lion Gate Mycenae. To access the archaeological site of the city of Mycenae, the same ticket that you used if you visited…

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The Remarkable and Ancient Epidaurus Theater

The Remarkable and Ancient Epidaurus Theater – For many peoples, the main reason to visit the Archaeological Site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is the Epidaurus Theater. The Epidaurus Theater is the best-preserved monument in the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Video of the Epidaurus Theater Before continuing to read this post, watch the following…

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Ancient Corinth: exciting day trips from Athens

Ancient Corinth is a very good day trip from Athens. From Athens it takes about 1 hour and 15 minuted by car. Ancient Corinth is worthy of a visit for several reasons. Firstly it’s very interesting in trying to understand the life in the this rich city. It was a very multicultural city because of…

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Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon

Greece Mycenae. Treasury of Atreus: the Legendary Tomb of Agamemnon. The Tholos or ‘Beehive’ tomb dubbed the ‘Treasury of Atreus’ or the Tomb of Agamemnon is one of the most splendid monuments of Mycenaen architecture. Let’s see something about it so you can appreciate more your visit. Description This tomb is incredibly large and what…

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Athens Acropolis: 4 Authentic Ancient Greek Temples

Athens Acropolis – Are you going to visit the Acropolis of Athens? The Acropolis of Athens is very famous for its Authentic Ancient Greek Temples. In order to appreciate more your visit it’s useful to read this post to have more information about the ancient Greek Temples in the Acropolis. The Erechtheion: ancient Greek Temple…

Areopagus Athens: famous for apostle Paul talk

Aeropagus Athens Greece. The Aeropagus is associated with the spread of Christianity into Greece. The Apostle Paul converted several Athenians, giving a talk from the top of the Aeropagus. Watch the video! How to get at the Areopagus? You have to go to this square https://maps.app.goo.gl/SJWn6HFzqJ6r6bPb7, then the steps to go up to the rock….

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Is the Parthenon open to the public? How much is it?

Yes, it is. You can visit the Parthenon when you visit the Acropolis. How much does it cost to visit the Parthenon in Greece? When you by the ticket you pay not only for the Parthenon but for all the Acropolis. The entrance ticket is 20 euros but during the winter season between the 1st…

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Who was the Parthenon built for? Who built it and why?

Who was the Parthenon built for? The Parthenon is a temple of the Doric order and was dedicated to Athena Parthenos. Who built it and why? The ancient fortifications, buildings and statues on the Acropolis were destroyed during the Persian occupation of 480 BC. After that period the acropolis ceases to be a fortress. After…

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Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? 3 reasons

Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special for 3 main reasons: what it symbolized how it was built the many fine works of Art What the Partheon symbolized Why is the Parthenon important, special and famous? The Parthenon is so special because first of all is the symbol of…