The Acropolis of Athens Greece

The Acropolis is undoubtedly one of the most important monuments in Greece appreciated by foreigners all over the world and visited by thousands of tourists every year.

The Acropolis is not only worth of our amazement because it still stands before our eyes after so many years but also because it is an architectural miracle with every detail created in a specific way in order to serve a purpose. It is quite unbelievable really, to know that ancient Greeks were walking around this area so many years ago and that today we are taking the same footsteps as they were in the past.

Visitors who decide to go to the Acropolis without a guide should make sure that they have a map with them and a knowledge of some facts in order to facilitate their tour inside the ancient Greek monument. The Acropolis includes important buildings like the Parthenon, the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and other spots worth taking a look at, so below you will find a list of links with details on specific buildings found on the Acropolis. If you read some of the information and print the map you will surely have an understanding of what you should notice when you visit the archaeological site.

• Map of the Acropolis
• Who built the Acropolis
• History of the Acropolis
• Acropolis-The Erechtheion
• Acropolis-The Propylaia
• The Temple of Athena Nike
• The Parthenon-Interesting things about the Parthenon
• Purpose of the Parthenon