Classical Greece: Athens

The Temple of Olympian Zeus, located in the center of Athens, was dedicated to Zeus, the father of Olympian gods. He was also the father to many heroic offspring, including Athena and Apollo.

The Temple is located not far away from Plaka district, which further is surrounded by many ancient sites.

                  Temple of Olympian Zeus and the view of Parthenon in the back.

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being Parthenon.

The Parthenon was a temple dedicated to the goddess of Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration and more...

                        Ancient Parthenon surrounded by modern city of Athens

At Acropolis before climbing the last steps leading to Parthenon

Parthenon

                                             Erechtheion, from the south

The Erechtheion temple was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon. Poseidon is one of the twelve Olympian deities of the pantheon in Greek mythology. His main domain is the ocean, and he is called the 'God of the Sea.'

Erechtheion

 

Ancient Agora

 

The agora was probably laid out in the center of the city as a public space in the 6th century BC. It was the center of political and public life in Athens.