What is Acropolis of Athens?
[[File:20101024 Acropolis panoramic view from Areopagus hill Athens Greece.jpg|thumb|right|230px|The Acropolis]] The '''Acropolis of Athens''' is the most famous [[acropolis]]. It is a large hill, in the center of [[Athens]], on which the [[Parthenon]] and other Greek buildings were built. It is often known as ''The'' Acropolis. * The Acropolis is a group of ancient temples that were built on a high, rocky hill in Athens, Greece. The word acropolis even means 'high city' in Greek. Other cities have an acropolis, too, but the one in Athens is the most well-known. * The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing in our times. It is situated on a hill of average height (156m) that rises in the basin of Athens. Its overall dimensions are approximately 170 by 350m. * The buildings were a [[citadel]] where people could escape to if the city was attacked. The Acropolis was mostly destroyed by 580 B.C. The people of Athens weren't going to rebuild it. However, a hundred years later, [[Themistocles]] and Pericles persuaded them to build it again. ** Over the centuries, the Acropolis was many things: a home to kings, a citadel, a mythical home of the gods, a religious center and a tourist attraction. It has withstood bombardment, massive earthquakes and vandalism yet still stands as a reminder of the rich history of Greece. {{Acropolis of Athens}} {{Ancient Greece: Arts and Culture}} {{Europe-stub}} [[Category:Acropolis of Athens| ]]