Acropolis The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world.

The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world.

The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens, visible from almost everywhere within the city.

More than any other monument, the Parthenon epitomizes the glory of Ancient Greece. Meaning ‘virgin’s apartment’, it’s dedicated to the Virgin Athena, the goddess embodying the power and prestige of the city. The largest Doric-style temple ever completed in Greece, and the only one built completely of white Pentelic marble, it took 15 years to complete.

Acropolis’ monuments and sanctuaries of white Pentelic marble gleam in the midday sun and gradually take on a honey hue as the sun sinks, while at night they stand brilliantly illuminated above the city. A glimpse of this magnificent sight cannot fail to exalt your spirit.