Parthenon
 

The Acropolis was the most important cultural and political center of ancient Greece. Its architecture continues to inspire
public buildings across the world.

The Acropolis was however, not one building, but a fortress on a hill above the city. It enclosed various temples, including the Parthenon.

History
The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. It was built by Pericles, the greatest politician and one of the most famous architects of Athens.

The temple held a monumental gold and ivory statue of

Athena, designed by the sculptor Pheidias. The name 'Parthenon', refers to the room where the virgin goddess Athena had her statue.

Inside the temple were two chambers, one in which the statue of Athena stood, and another where the temple treasury was housed. Only priests were allowed to enter the treasury, and the statue itself was allowed to be viewed only rarely.