This immense building, dedicated to Athena, was designed by Iktinos and Kallikrates as the home of the giant statue of Athena. It took 15 years (447-438 B.C.) to build this temple under the supervision of famous Phidias.
From a temple, it became a church, a mosque and a storage facility for Turkish gunpowder. In 1687, the Venetians bombarded it and it has been under reconstruction ever since.
Directions: when you pass through the Propylaea walk ahead and you won't miss it!
From a temple, it became a church, a mosque and a storage facility for Turkish gunpowder. In 1687, the Venetians bombarded it and it has been under reconstruction ever since.
Directions: when you pass through the Propylaea walk ahead and you won't miss it!
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