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Pedro Pereira
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"This monument is the symbol of the Ancient Greek civilization. It is the most important monument until today.
It was dedicated to the patron goddess of the city, Athena, since Parthenon means also the apartment of the virgin. Athena was the goddess of wisdom, war and also a virgin.
It was created between 447 and 432 B.C., at the time of Pericles golden age, by the architect Iktinos and with the help of Kallikrates.
The famous Athenian sculptor Phidias was the supervisor of the whole project, which is a fine example of the Doric architectural style.
It is made of Pentelic marble and is made of 8 Doric columns on each of the narrow sides and 17 columns on each of the long side.
The most amazing fact about this perfect achievement is that its columns are made in a zigzag to give the impression that its foundations are straight.
Its central part used to have a pool of water and to shelter a 40 feet high statue of Athena, made of gold and ivory. "
Jessie West
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"I recommend going early in the morning or later in the afternoon/evening for sunset.
It's a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. There is also very little shade, so a hat is a good idea and definitely take some water up with you.
The main entrance can be busy, but there is another side entrance (south slope) which is less of a wait if it is open. You can book tickets online in advance to avoid the lines.
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Kelsie Naugler
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"For €30, you can purchase a combination ticket that gets you admission to the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library, Kerameikos, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Aristotle’s Lyceum. If you plan to visit the Acropolis and two additional sites, the ticket pays for itself. But the real bonus is that the combination ticket allows you to skip the ticket line at each of these sites"
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