Acropolis

The Acropolis is Greece's most important landmark and a global symbol of Western Culture and history of western societies.

On the morning of May 31, 1941, while the country was under occupation, Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas removed the flag of the Third Reich and replaced it with the Greek flag. Their act provoked a wave of enthusiasm in Greece and in Europe.
On the morning of May 31, 1941, while the country was under occupation, Manolis Glezos and Apostolos Santas removed the flag of the Third Reich and replaced it with the Greek flag. Their act provoked a wave of enthusiasm in Greece and in Europe.
View of the southwestern side of the city
View of the southwestern side of the city
View of the eastern side of the city
View of the eastern side of the city
View of the northeastern side of the city
View of the northeastern side of the city
View of the northern side of the city
View of the northern side of the city

Location

Timeline

Modern and Contemporary era (1821 - )

The first restoration by Nikolaos Balanos took place on the occasion of the two strong earthquakes (6,2R and 6,4R) of April 1864.

Ottoman era (1453- 1821)

During the Ottoman period, members of the Turkish guard (Kastriots) lived among the monuments, and Christians were forbidden to enter the Acropolis. There were many battles and sieges at the end of the Ottoman period and (especially during the Greek Revolution), which resulted in serious damage to the monuments.

Byzantine era (331 AC- 1453)
Roman era (30 BC- 330 AC)

During the Roman years, the Acropolis did not undergo significant changes. The destruction and decline began with the invasion of the Heruli.

Hellenistic era (322- 31 BC)

Alexander the Great dedicated spoils from the war with the Persians.

Classical era (478-323 BC)

In the 5th century BC Pericles builds the 4 buildings in a short period of time. These buildings can be seen from everywhere.

Archaic era (800-479 BC)

480 BC Burned to the ground by the Persians.

Geometric era (-1100- 800 BC)
Prehistory (-1100 BC)

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