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    Re-kindle your travel passion in Parthenon, Greece this season

    Synopsis

    Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of the city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy.

    ET Bureau
     Grecian in your style
    Region: Parthenon
    Every history buff will agree that a trip to Athens has been on their wishlist for a long time. And once here, the Parthenon, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of the city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. You will agree that it is also one of the finest monuments on the Acropolis, of we consider both conception and execution in view. History marks the monument’s existence from between 447 and 438 BC, as part of the greater Periklean building project, this so-called Periklean Parthenon (Parthenon III) replaced an earlier marble temple (Parthenon II), begun after the victory at the battle of Marathon at approximately 490 BC and destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC. Amazing isn’t it!

    The new and the old
    It’s actually a huge temple with some fascinating aspects attached to it. The Parthenon is a double peripteral Doric temple. It is is divided into pronaos, cella and opisthodomos, with a separate room at the west end, and is surrounded by a pteron with eight columns on each of the short sides and 17 columns on the long ones.

    Shop for local goodies in downtown Athens
    Downtown Athens is a shopper’s paradise. And it’s a good idea to pick some small gifts for your family and friends on your return home from Athens. If affordability is high on your mind, then head to areas of the Plaka and Monastiraki. Central Athens is full of shops for every kind of budget that you may have. You can walk hassle-free on paved cobblestones and take to the sights of the diverse shopping area.

    The Tip: Attractive restaurants, nightclubs, luxury hotels and warm guesthouses create ideal conditions for one to enjoy staying in Greek cities. Live it up!
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