Greece, The Parthenon

The Temple of Athena, also called the Parthenon is one of the most popular attractions in Greece. Under the leadership of Pericles, builders constructed the Parthenon in the Doric style between 447 and 438 BC.

The first time I visited this site, I was probably ten years old. I remember the impact that this historic site had on my life. My mother loved to travel, and explained that the acropolis was where people lived long ago…It was at this point in my young life that I knew I had to continue traveling to learn more about cultures which thrived long before the world I knew existed.

Parthenon Temple of Athena

The Parthenon, initially constructed as a temple for the Greek goddess Athena, underwent several transformations. It was repurposed as a church when it came under Christian control. Later, it was converted into a mosque after being seized by the Turks. In the late 1600s, the Acropolis, with its strategic elevated location, became a military stronghold during the conflict between the Venetians and Turks. Tragically, explosives stored within the Parthenon detonated, causing severe damage to its interior structures. Today, thousands of tourists annually visit this historic attraction, often left in awe of its spectacular grandeur.

Fantasy Travel of Greece Tours

Take a tour of the Parthenon (see Tours: Attractions)…ETG recommends Fantasy Travel of Greece. Experience the most prominent sites of the Greek capital. Fantasy Travel of Greece are expert guides! Your first stop will be the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first Olympic Games of the modern era in 1896. A drive through the city will take you by such important landmarks as the Prime Minister’s residence, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as Hadrian’s Arch.

In addition you will visit the Parliament and memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, the University, and the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). You simply can’t take a tour of Athens without visiting the Acropolis, one of the world’s most prominent sites and a symbol for democracy in the Western world! You will be exposed to millennia of history that have shaped the world as we know it. This history includes landmarks such as the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and, of course, the Parthenon. Your last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside. See the website for more info –  Fantasy Travel of Greece

To find out more about Greece, visit the official tourism website – http://www.visitgreece.gr/