The Parthenon, 5th century BC. This most sacred temple dedicated to goddess Athena stands on the highest point of the Acropolis. Architecture and sculpture blend into a classical masterpiece. Built of pentelic marble, it has 8 Doric pillars on each short side and 17 on each long one and dimensions 69,54m X 30,87m. The pillars vary slightly in size to create visual harmony.
P.24 Athens
€1.50
