Acropolis and Parthenon, Athens, Greece
Acropolis of Athens, an ancient citadel site raised above the city, developed by Pericles in the 5th century BC, with the addition of the Parthenon, Propylaia, Erechtheion and Temple of Athena Nike, in Athens, Greece. On the right is the Parthenon, a Classical Greek temple built 447-432 BC dedicated to the goddess Athena, designed by Ictinos and Callicrates, with sculptural decorated by Phidias. The Acropolis is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
14021903
Media ID
45472468
Size
8268px x 6201px
(15.7MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
Date
2009
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