Acropolis
Acropolis means 'high city' in Greek. Most city-states in ancient Greece had at their centre a rocky mound or hill where they built their important temples and where the people could retreat to if under attack. The most famous acropolis is the one in Athens.
| The Athenian Acropolis is home to one of the most famous buildings in
the world: the Parthenon. This temple was built for the goddess Athena.
It was decorated with beautiful sculptures which represent the greatest
achievement of Greek artists. |
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The Acropolis was also home to a number of other temples and sanctuaries
and was the focus for the Athenian festival for Athena, the Panathenaia. |
The buildings of the Acropolis provide examples of both the Ionic
and Doric styles of architecture.
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Follow the procession of the Panathenaic festival, as it unfolds along the Parthenon frieze
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Find out the about the buildings and other features on the Athenian Acropolis
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Build your own Greek temple!
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