Acropolis

The Acropolis, which is capped by the Parthenon, is visible from every part of the city from its vantage point above Athens. The Acropolis was initially constructed and occupied by Pericles in the fifth century and later developed into a city of temples. These constructions from antiquity were made of metal, Pentelic marble, and occasionally even gold plating. Scaffolding is still in place since restorations are still being done, so don't be startled. This is worth seeing while you're here because the Acropolis Museum now houses many of the original antiquities. It is better to visit the Parthenon early in the morning or late at night because it stands in the blazing sun. Additionally, this is the least crowded time.

The Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike are among the structures whose current remains are the most significant ones at the site. Although there is evidence that the hill was inhabited as far back as the fourth millennium BC, Pericles oversaw their construction in the fifth century BC. When gunpowder stored in the Parthenon was struck by a Venetian bombardment and detonated during the 1687 siege by the Venetians during the Morean War, the Parthenon and the surrounding buildings suffered severe damage.

Location: Athens, Attica, Greece