The Parthenon

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Temple for Athena. The Parthenon was built as a temple to honor Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and the protector of the city of Athens.

On the Acropolis. It sits high on the Acropolis, a rocky hill in the middle of Athens, where you can see it from all around the city.

Amazing sculptures. Its carved marble decorations are seen as some of the greatest works of classical Greek art ever made.

Symbol of democracy. Today the Parthenon stands as a famous symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilization, and the idea of democracy.