Theater of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus, located on the southern slope of the Acropolis of Athens, is one of the most significant monuments of the ancient world. Considered the birthplace of Western theater, this place saw the birth and development of Greek tragedy and comedy, artistic forms that deeply influenced Western culture and literature. The theater was […]
Temple of Athena Nike
The Temple of Athena Nike, located on the Acropolis of Athens, is one of the most elegant and significant structures of classical Greek architecture. Dedicated to Athena Nike, the goddess of victory, the temple symbolizes the Athenians’ desire to obtain divine protection and celebrate their military victories. Built between 427 and 424 BC during the […]
Stoa of Eumenes II
The Stoa of Eumenes, located on the southern part of the Acropolis of Athens, between the Theater of Dionysus and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, represents an extraordinary example of Hellenistic architecture. Built during the reign of Eumenes II of Pergamon, who ruled from 197 to 159 BC, this stoa served as a covered portico, […]
Parthenon
The Parthenon, located on the Acropolis of Athens, is one of the most iconic and studied monuments of classical antiquity, symbol of the glory of ancient Greece and the peak of Doric art and architecture. Built between 447 and 432 BC during the reign of Pericles, this temple was dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the virgin […]
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on the southern slopes of the Acropolis of Athens, is one of the most fascinating and well-preserved ancient theaters in Greece. Built in 161 AD by Herodes Atticus, an influential Roman orator and politician of Greek origin, this magnificent odeon was erected in memory of his wife, Aspasia Annia […]
Erechtheion
The Erechtheion, also known as the Erechtheion, is one of the most fascinating and complex monuments on the Acropolis of Athens, dating back to the 5th century BC. This temple, dedicated to Athena Polias, Poseidon, and other deities, represents an extraordinary example of Ionic architecture and is famous especially for its intricate plan and its […]
