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Greece - Athens, Acropolis > Erechtheion

Greece - Athens, Acropolis > Erechtheion
The Acropolis of Athens, or the “Sacred Rock” as it is called, is considered the ultimate symbol of ancient Greek civilization and culture. The Acropolis rock -156 meters above sea level - is considered a landmark for Athens, with its history linked to religious festivals, myths and struggles throughout the centuries. Since 1987 it has been a monument protected by UNESCO as a cultural site.

The Erechtheion (or Temple of Athena Polias), located on the northern side of the Acropolis, was built between 421 and 406 B.C., but was actually completed in 395 B.C., due to interruptions caused by the Peloponnese Wars. It is a replacement of an earlier temple dedicated to Athena Polias. The name derives from Erechtheus, the mytical king of Athens, who was worshipped there.

The Erechtheion consists of several sacred sites, all under one roof. These include a church, a palace and a harem. This structure has a rather complicated layout when compared to others on the Acropolis. There are shrines inside dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, who fought for the city, as well as to the two legendary Kings of Athens, Erechtheos and Kekrops.

The Erechtheion is known mainly through its porch, its colums instead of pillars had six maidens - two meters in height - known as the “Caryatids”, that support the roof. In 1811 one of them was brought to England (now in the British Museum); the remaining five were replaced by replicas to prevent further damage from the smog (nowadays the originals are in the Acropolis Museum).

Gary Schotel, cp_u, Misou 49, Kawasirius and 60 other people have particularly liked this photo


55 comments - The latest ones
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fantastic looking ruins against the blue sky. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Jaap !
11 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
nice pic for today, wonderful blue sky

HFF!
11 months ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
A magnificently photographed marvel of Antiquity!!!!*********************
11 months ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Great photo's Jaap,.. and your regular full information too - thanks,.. // A ''HFF'' from > Dj.
11 months ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
IMPECCABLE et excellemment partagée avec ces informations très pertinentes.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine clémente et salutaire.
11 months ago.
 David Slater (Spoddendale)
David Slater (Spodde… club
HFF Jaap and best wishes for the weekend.
11 months ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbes images des ruines grecques !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
11 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
splendid ruins, exquisite soft palette !
hFF & WE !!!
11 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Great Image Jaap.
HFF have a good day.
TOZ
11 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
Great images of the wonderful place!
HFF and have a great weekend,Jaap!

Best wishes
Füsun
11 months ago.
 Walter 7.8.1956
Walter 7.8.1956 club
Bauwerke für die Ewigkeit!!
11 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Excellent images and great information Jaap,
HFF and a good weekend!
11 months ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Great images and information, Jaap. HFF and have a good weekend.
11 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Fabulous images and I really enjoyed the information in your notes Jaap. I particularly like the image in the first PiP.

HFF and have a good weekend
11 months ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da hast du wunderschöne Bilder gemacht von dieser Ruine lieber Jaap :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
11 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Glad to see it without a crowd! HFF Jaap
11 months ago.
 Mikus
Mikus club
The object of desire. Wonderfully presented. HFF and have a nice Friday, Jaap.
11 months ago.
 Julien Rappaport
Julien Rappaport club
De bons souvenirs pour nous , merci Jaap
11 months ago.
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
3 beautiful photos of this great place! hFF and a good weekend!
11 months ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
great serie, amazing place and history
11 months ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HFF, Jaap!
11 months ago.
 Patrick Brandy
Patrick Brandy club
Magnifique ruines du temps passé superbe photo avec ce beau ciel merci pour l'info bonne journée.
11 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
Sehr schöne Aufnahme und danke für die Infos
11 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Jaap!
11 months ago.
 RHH
RHH
Wonderful information and wonderful photos, Jaap. A place I have always wanted to see.
11 months ago.
 Dinesh
Dinesh club
A classic Greek image.

HFF and best wishes
11 months ago.
 Pat Del
Pat Del club
L'un des joyaux de l'Acropole !
11 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
Majestic ruins, and an interesting information. HFF Jaap.
11 months ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Hermosas ruinas. HFF.
11 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Wonderful, Jaap ! Have a nice weekend ! HFF !
11 months ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Great shots Jaap, you had quite a trip to Greece!
11 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
It's been many years since I saw this sight..........but it's still instantly recognisable. A beautiful series Jaap!
11 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great place that I have walked past too. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
11 months ago.
 Loose_Grip/Pete
Loose_Grip/Pete club
It's nearly 50 years since I visited but of course it's still as impressive.
HFF Jaap & have a great w/e.
11 months ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
HFF!
11 months ago.
 Ruesterstaude
Ruesterstaude club
So schön Leben die vergangenen Zeiten weiter!
11 months ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Ein Blick auf die griechische Geschichte.
11 months ago.
 Boarischa Krautmo
Boarischa Krautmo club
impressive building.
HFF and have a great weekend!
11 months ago.
 Peter_Private_Box
Peter_Private_Box club
Hi Jaap
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
Wonderful and interesting composition
Great colours
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter
11 months ago.
 Paulo Moreira
Paulo Moreira club
HFF, Jaap.
11 months ago.
 vero
vero club
Monument historique, précieux , des ruines de prestiges, Jaap HFF belle et douce nuit, Amicalement.
11 months ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Excellent photos and a fascinating description.
HFF and have an excellent weekend, Jaap.
11 months ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Alto nivel cultural que se agradece sea compartido con una información tan detallada.
11 months ago.
 Jadviga Grase
Jadviga Grase club
Splendid ruins and series, Jaap!
11 months ago.
 RHH
RHH
Have a very good day, Jaap.
11 months ago.
 Pearl
Pearl club
Nous continuons agréablement sur la chemin de la culture, Jaap. Merci.
11 months ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo. Bon week-end. Nicole .
11 months ago.
 Dimas Sequeira
Dimas Sequeira club
Remarkable remains of the Classical Antiquity! Belated HFF, Jaap!
11 months ago.
 Christel Ehretsmann
Christel Ehretsmann club
what splendid details !
11 months ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Great to see, fine capture
11 months ago.
 Esther
Esther club
How were you able to avoid the hordes of people that visit it?
11 months ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Nicely captured Jaap…and very quiet, too!
11 months ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
excellent******************
11 months ago.
 Heide
Heide club
Eine wunderbare Architekturaufnahme in schönem Licht.
11 months ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
sehr schön, es war sicherlich heiß dort
11 months ago.

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