Athens: Ruins
Places and attractions in the Ruins category
Categories
- Museum
- Historical place
- Archaeological site
- Area
- Art museum
- Ancient Greek architecture
- History museum
- Monuments and statues
- Specialty museum
- Temple
- Street
- Ruins
- Church
- Park
- Memorial
- Archaeological museum
- Neighbourhood
- Unesco
- Concerts and shows
- Theater
- Square
- Sacred and religious sites
- Shopping
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Acropolis
- Performing arts
- Event space
- Natural attraction
- Library
- Universities and schools
- Nature
- Arenas and stadiums
Parthenon
Iconic 5th BC Athenian temple ruins The Parthenon stands as the quintessential symbol of ancient Greece and a testament to classical Greek architecture. Nestled atop the Acropolis in the heart of Athens, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the city's patron deity.
Temple of Athena Nike
Ionic temple depicting a Greek goddess Perched on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis in Athens, the Temple of Athena Nike epitomizes the splendor of ancient Greek architecture. This temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike, stands as an enduring tribute to the victory and might of the Athenian empire.
Ancient Agora
Iconic Greek ruins with a museum Nestled at the heart of Athens, Greece, the Ancient Agora stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical and cultural past. This archaeological site, once the focal point of public life in classical Athens, served as a hub for political discourse...
Temple of Hephaestus
Ancient, hilltop place of worship The Temple of Hephaestus stands as a monument to ancient Greek architecture and religious practice, nestled in the Agora of Athens, Greece. Dedicated to Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, this well-preserved Doric temple epitomizes the grandeur of classical...
Erechtheion
Iconic temple of ancient Greece The Erechtheion is a revered architectural marvel situated on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. This ancient temple, constructed from 421 to 406 BCE, stands as a testament to the religious and cultural significance of the city during its classical...
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Ruined temple completed under Hadrian The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympieion, stands as a colossal tribute to ancient Greek architecture in the heart of Athens, Greece. Once one of the largest temples in the ancient world, its construction spanned several centuries, beginning in the 6th...
Theatre of Dionysus
Ancient tiered performance arena The Theatre of Dionysus is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus.
Roman Agora
The Roman Agora at Athens is located to the north of the Acropolis and to the east of the Ancient Agora.
Lyceum
The Lyceum was a temple dedicated to Apollo Lyceus. It was best known for the Peripatetic school of philosophy founded there by Aristotle in 334 BC.
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