Tag: Parthenon

It is the most brilliant monument of Athenian history that until today causes awe and admiration to Greek and foreign visitors. The Parthenon is not just an attraction of Greece but a monument that gathers on it the history of thousands of years. The history of Greece through the years, the art and philosophy of the country from antiquity to the present day. However, no matter how much we have heard and read about the Parthenon, there are some truths and facts that few people know. But this information also ...

The Parthenon is one of the most emblematic sights of Greece and the whole world and is considered by historians and architects as the perfect match between simplicity and power. A pole of attraction for millions of visitors every year, the Parthenon still holds some secrets of the unseen, let's go and discover them. Acropolis: The oldest photograph was taken over 180 years ago Parthenon: 10 facts you may not know 1. The existence of the pre-Parthenon. The Parthenon is one of the most famous monuments in the world, however, ...

The Acropolis has been a popular subject for photography for many years, and some of the most stunning shots are taken with drones nowadays. But we also admire the old photos that reveal not only the ancient monument but also the city of Athens as it was a hundred years ago. And of course, it is fascinating to see the oldest photo of the Acropolis, which dates back to 1842, over 180 years ago. The quality is not as good as what we are used to seeing from the Acropolis, ...

We all have a very specific perception of the Acropolisand the Parthenon as to how they look for a long time However over the centuries it has undergone various changes that many of us do not know. For example, did you know that once in the Acropolis, there was a giant Tower 26 meters high, next to the Parthenon? A Tower Unknown but with history In rare photographic material that exists, we can see that among the ancient buildings there is a tall square tower, which was located opposite the ...