The Acropolis Of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is a place where one can not visit, being Afinah.Posetit Acropolis can be as a tour, or independently, only need to consider a visit. As one of the highest points in Athens Acropolis deprived of every shelter from the sun and in summer months it is best to visit the Acropolis or the early morning or late vecherom.Ulitsy around the Acropolis are a pedestrian zone with lots of restaurants and cafe, so Climbing to the Acropolis, not difficult since in any of these places you can relax over a cup of good kofe.Vhodom the Acropolis are famous propylene (the term propylene in the ancient Greek language meant the entrance to the Temple), which were built in the 5 th century bc architect Mnisiklom. On the left side of propylene in antiquity was Pinakothek, which exhibited paintings by famous artists, and the right side is a small and graceful temple Nike, which was erected to commemorate the victory of Greece over Persiey.Glavnym structure of the Acropolis is the Parthenon (Temple of Athena Parfen), which, like other structure was built strategist, Pericles as a symbol of power Afin.Arhitektorami Parthenon were Iktin and Kalekratis, but work was performed under the supervision of the great Phidias, who was responsible for the overall 'decoration' .Samym sacred temple of ancient Athens was considered Erechtheion – Temple dedicated to several gods, and the first kings Afin.Na place Erechtheion occurred the famous dispute between Poseidon and Athena for the right to possession of the city. The gods offered the Athenians different gifts. Poseidon source of water, and Athena olive tree. The Athenians chose the olive, but not to offend Poseidon temple dedicated to him a part of Erechtheion. Another part is devoted to , one of the first kings Afin.Na the southern slope of the Acropolis is a few theaters.

Theatre Herod of Attica was built in 161, and is a fine example of Roman architecture in Athens. He is in good condition and serves as a venue for summer theater festivaley.Teatr Dionysus – the birthplace world theater. It is in the Theater of Dionysus to apply the first tragedies and comedies of Sophocles, Aeschylus and Aristogana. The current theater made its appearance after the reconstruction of the Romans in the second century ad. Its decoration are friezes with scenes from the life of legend Dionisa.Akropol open from 8 am to 6:30 pm. The entrance ticket costs 12 euros, but on this ticket, you can also visit the Agora and the Temple of Zeus.

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