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GREECE · 5TH CENTURY BC
Acropolis of Athens
Ακρόπολη
The Parthenon and the monuments around it rose after Athens had defeated the Persians and founded its democracy. Pericles drew up the plan and a gifted circle of artists carried it out. Today the Acropolis is recognised the world over as the emblem of classical civilisation.
- Original name
- Ακρόπολη
- Country
- Greece
- Period
- 5th century BC
- Civilisation
- Greek
- UNESCO
- On the World Heritage List
- Location
- 37.9709° N, 23.7262° E Open in OpenStreetMap Open in Apple Maps
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A QUESTION FROM THE ROAD
Whose plans shaped the Acropolis?
The answer, and all of the city’s lessons, are in the app.