Acropolis

The Acropolis hill (άκρον: the highest point and πόλις: city), also known as the “Sacred Rock” of Athens, is the most important site of the city and one of the most famous monuments in the world. It is the most significant reference point of ancient Greek culture, as well as the symbol of the city of Athens. In the 5th century BC, the Greek statesman of the Athens golden Age, Pericles, coordinated the construction of the site's most important remains, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion and the Temple of Athena Nike. The Parthenon and the other monuments were seriously damaged during the 1687 siege by the Venetians during the Sixth Ottoman-Venetian War.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum is one of the most significant contemporary works of architecture in Athens designed by the architects B. Tschumi and M. Fotiadi and was completed in 2007. It hosts valuable findings of Acropolis monuments −4,000 exhibits− which represent the history of Ancient Athens. Some of the most significant exhibits are: The Moschoforos, Alexander the Great, Sculptures decorating the Parthenon, the Caryatids, the daughter of Antenoros and the Archaic Kores.