Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple in Athens, Greece dedicated to the goddess Athena. It was built in the 5th century BC and is considered a symbol of ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.
- Built between 447 and 438 BC
- The largest and most lavish temple on the Greek mainland at the time
- Constructed in white marble to showcase the wealth and power of Athens
Features:
- Richly decorated with sculptures by Pheidia
- The pediments and metopes depict episodes from Greek mythology
- The frieze depicts the people of Athens in a religious procession
- A colossal image of Athena Parthenos made of gold and ivory stood inside the building
- A monument to democracy
- A symbol of ancient Greece and Athenian culture
- An enduring symbol of Western civilization
- The culmination of the development of the Doric order, the simplest of the three Classical Greek architectural orders
- Damaged by a Venetian bomb during the 1687 siege of the Acropolis
Visit The Parthenon on Your Tour to Greece
Footsteps of the Apostles Tour in Greece & Turkey with 4 Night Greek Island Cruise
11 Nights / 13 Days | Christian Greece Tour, including 4-Night Cruise & Northern Greece
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Join our most popular Christian tour to Greece, where you’ll walk in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, exploring the very cities and regions he visited during his missionary travels.
Churches of Revelation-Turkey & Greece with 3 night Greek Island Cruise
8 Nights / 10 Days | Turkey & Greece Journey, including 3-Night Cruise
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Walk in the footsteps of Apostle Paul and John on a unique journey through the Seven Churches of Revelation, Patmos and Athens – an experience you won’t want to miss.
Steps of Apostle Paul Tour in Greece & Optional 3-Night Greek Island Cruise
7 Nights / 9 Days | Christian Tour to Greece
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Join our popular Christian tour to Greece, where you will walk in footsteps of the Apostle Paul. Explore the region’s rich biblical history, visit sacred sites, and deepen your faith while enjoying the beauty of this ancient lands.