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This fanlisting is for the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. It is listed at TFL in the 'Places' category.

The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous and revered monuments in the world. It is home to many magnificent, well known pieces of Greek architecture.

The Propylaea is the monumental gateway of the Acropolis. It was designed by the architect Mnesikles and was constructed in 437-432 B.C. The Propylaea consists of a central building and two lateral wings. The Temple of Athena Nike stands to the right of the gate, while to the left is the Pinakotheke, which was used to display art.

The Temple of Athena Nike was constructed around 420 B.C. by the architect Kallikrates. It was the first temple on the Acropolis to be built in the Ionic style. The Temple was demolished in 1686 by the Ottomans who used it as an artillery position. The Temple of Nike was first restored in the 19th century, and is currently undergoing its third major restoration.

The Parthenon, dedicated to Athena Parthenos, is the most recognizable structures on the Acropolis, and is the most important and characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilization. The Parthenon was constructed between 447-432 B.C. (initiated by Pericles) under the supervision of Pheidias. Part of the Parthenon was destroyed in 1687 by a bomb explosion.

The Erechtheion was built between 420 and 406 B.C. The main temple was divided into two sections, one dedicated to Athena Polias, the other to Poseidon- Erechtheus. One of the most recognizable parts of the Erechtheion is the porch of the Caryatids. The caryatids (sculpted female columns) have since been replaced by marble casts. The originals are in the Acropolis Museum.

The Theater of Dionysus, located on the southeast slope of the Acropolis, was the world's first theater built of stone and the birthplace of Greek tragedy. In the fifth century the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes were performed here. The theater has been rebuilt multiple times, and what remains today dates to the Roman Empire and could seat 17,000 spectators.

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a Roman theater built on the southwestern slope of the Acropolis. The building of the Odeon began in 161 A.D. by the famous Roman benefactor Herodes Atticus in honor of his deceased wife Regilla. This theater is still being used for performances.