The Parthenon is the most impressive and important monument in Athens. Representative of the Golden Age of 5th Century Athens, the Parthenon tops the Acropolis. And so, it is here, that I will begin my reviews on Greece. As part of my studies for my diploma and degree in Classic Studies, 5th ... Read review
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pleasant 4-star hotel is ideally located for a city trip to Athens.This colourful hotel is placed at the foothill of the Acropolis next to Plaka, and many of the city's attractions are in walking distance from the hotel, including shops, museums, tavernas, cafes and clubs.Airotel Parthenon offers free internet, a business centre, a 24-hour reception and an inviting restaurant serving traditional Greek cuisine.All rooms are fully air-conditioned and have cable TV, radio, telephone, refrigerator, hair drier, safe and room service.
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Home is where the heart is Where it all begun HotelL Parthenon stands right where the ... more
symbols of civilization materialize in the heart of old Athens The celebrated archeological walk of Acropolis and ancient Athens is right next to you so that you can meet the brighter and the more pleasant side of the capital Shops theatres museums pulsating nightlife and everything that the Greek capital has to offer are within easy reach It also stands less than 150m away from the Metro station "AcropolisThe ticket costs 6 00 Euros per person
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Location. The modern, five storey Airotel Parthenon hotel is in the historic district of ... more
Plaka in Athens, Greece, 300 metres from the Acropolis and 400 metres from the city centre. The hotel is within one and a half kilometres of the Parthenon, National Gallery and Central Market. Hotel Features. The Airotel Parthenon hotel's contemporary lobby is designed with light colours, wood furnishings and potted plants. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can arrange city tours and plan itineraries. Complimentary buffet breakfast and Greek specialities are served in the Airotel Parthenon hotel's Acropolis restaurant, decorated in lime green and sunny yellow. The lounge bar is flooded with natural light and in summer, guests can sit with drinks beneath a canopy of greenery on the inner courtyard. The Airotel Parthenon hotel also offers conference rooms, banqueting facilities and a business centre with dial up Internet connections. Guestrooms. Opening onto private balconies, the Airotel Parthenonhotel's 79 air conditioned guestrooms feature neutral furnishings and floor to ceiling curtains. All rooms have satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct dial phones, minibars and refrigerators. Expert Tip. It's easy to explore the immediate vicinity on foot, as the area surrounding the Acropolis is pedestrianised.
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Location. The modern, five storey Airotel Parthenon hotel is in the historic district of ... more
Plaka in Athens, Greece, 300 metres from the Acropolis and 400 metres from the city centre. The hotel is within one and a half kilometres of the Parthenon, National Gallery and Central Market. Hotel Features. The Airotel Parthenon hotel's contemporary lobby is designed with light colours, wood furnishings and potted plants. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can arrange city tours and plan itineraries. Complimentary buffet breakfast and Greek specialities are served in the Airotel Parthenon hotel's Acropolis restaurant, decorated in lime green and sunny yellow. The lounge bar is flooded with natural light and in summer, guests can sit with drinks beneath a canopy of greenery on the inner courtyard. The Airotel Parthenon hotel also offers conference rooms, banqueting facilities and a business centre with dial up Internet connections. Guestrooms. Opening onto private balconies, the Airotel Parthenonhotel's 79 air conditioned guestrooms feature neutral furnishings and floor to ceiling curtains. All rooms have satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet access, direct dial phones, minibars and refrigerators. Expert Tip. It's easy to explore the immediate vicinity on foot, as the area surrounding the Acropolis is pedestrianised.
Information: :Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
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Advantages: Historical Monument, magnificent structure Disadvantages: Surrounded by scaffolding and people
The Parthenon is the most impressive and important monument in Athens. Representative of the Golden Age of 5th Century Athens, the Parthenon tops the Acropolis. And so, it is here, that I will begin my reviews on Greece. As part of my studies for my diploma and degree in Classic Studies, 5th Century Athens had occupied a large proportion of the work. We planned a tour of mainland classical Greece combined with a five-day stay on the island of Corfu. ... ...includes a guided tour. The Parthenon can then be viewed at liberty.
The Parthenon dominates the Acropolis, situated on the highest point and rising to massive proportions. It stands 101 feet tall and is 228 feet long. Although now in ruins, it retains a magnificent that is awesome. The effect, sadly is somewhat spoiled by scaffolding that surrounds the exterior as protective work is being undertaken.
The Parthenon is the most impressive and important monument in Athens. Representative of the Golden Age of 5th Century Athens, the Parthenon tops the Acropolis. And so, it is here, that I will begin my reviews on Greece. As part of my studies for my diploma and degree in Classic Studies, 5th Century Athens had occupied a large proportion of the work. We planned a tour of mainland classical Greece combined with a five-day stay on the island of Corfu.
There is an entrance fee to the Acropolis of 58 euros that includes a guided tour. The Parthenon can then be viewed at liberty.
The Parthenon dominates the Acropolis, situated on the highest point and rising to massive proportions. It stands 101 feet tall and is 228 feet long. Although now in ruins, it retains a magnificent that is awesome. The effect, sadly is somewhat spoiled by scaffolding that surrounds the exterior as protective work is being undertaken.
The Parthenon has an extraordinary history. It was built between 447 and 438 B.C. Athens had just signed a peace treaty with the after the Peloponnesian War and was at the height of its power. Pericles, a renowned Athenian statesman, commissioned a magnificent public building programme on the Acropolis in celebration. The Parthenon was the first monument of the programme to be completed. It was built on the site of an earlier temple dedicated to Athena
The purpose of the Parthenon was twofold. Firstly, it was a place of worship, a temple dedicated to Athena Polias, the patron goddess of Athens. A glorious gold and ivory statue of Athena Polias was housed in the larger of two interior rooms called the Naos. The name Parthenon `means maidens apartment. Crafted by the famous Athenian sculpture, Phidias, Athena was fully armed with spear and helmet accompanied by a snake, and holding a statue of victory in her right hand.
The second purpose was that to store treasury. This was kept in the smaller of the interior rooms called the opisthodomos. Running around the top of the interior (cella) was an Ionic frieze depicting the Parthenaea Procession with gods, horsemen, musicians and sacrificial animals.
Iktinos and Kallikrates were credited the architects of the building with Phidias supervising and possibly designing. The Parthenon is built to the Doric peripteral order which means that is rectangular with a series of steps to every side, a colonnade of eight by seventeen columns extending around the periphery with an additional six columns in front of each entrance (Doric columns are the shorter, thicker and simpler of the three main column types) topped by a series of metopes (a square space containing sculptured reliefs) alternating with triglyphs (vertically grooved tablets). Above these on the narrow side were pediments (a triangular sculpture); above the building's main entrance to the east the pediment represents the birth of Athena and to the west, the fight between Athena and Poseidon for the name of the city of Athens.
The Parthenon was made almost entirely of Pentelic marble. The only exception was the ceiling, which was made of wood. Light entered the temple only through the doorway when the great doors were opened.
In the late sixth century, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church, and in 1458 it was converted into a mosque by Turkish conquerors into a mosque. The Venetians siege the Acropolis in 1687, destroying a large part of the monument.
Then at the beginning of the 19th century, the British ambassador in Constantinople, Lord Elgin, took parts of the frieze, the metopes and the pediments to England and sold them to the British Museum, where they can still be seen today. There have been numerous attempts to petition the British Government to return the marbles to their rightful place on the Acropolis. All have been unsuccessful, but work still continues. Lord Bryon sums up my feelings succinctly in Childe Harold.
Dull is the eye that will not weep to see Thy walls defaced, thy mouldering shrines removed By British hands, which it had best behoved To guard those relics ne'er to be restored. Curst be the hour when from their isle they roved, And once again thy hapless bosom gored, And snatch'd thy shrinking gods to northern climes abhorred!
The Parthenon now exists in ruins, a sad reminder of the glory that once was. Approaching from the south, the Parthenon looms into view with most of the basic structure, including floor and columns, still intact. Sadly, it can only be viewed from a designated distance. The interior can just about be seen but cannot be entered.
Access to all sides of the Parthenon is possible. Little of the sculptured pediments and metopes are in place. Standing gazing upwards, you can help but wonder at the needless destruction of such a sacred and magnificent building. How could Lord Elgin, have heartlessly removed these treasures. Anyone visiting the Parthenon cannot fail to join in the wish for the return of the marbles.
The historical site is a major tourist area and was crowded with tourists on our visit, which did detract from the experience. I am glad I went, it had been a lifelong ambition to see the Parthenon in person, but I was slightly disappointed with the restrictions to viewing, the magnificent ancient monument obscured by modern scaffolding and crowds of people elbowing each other for the best view.
Advantages: Lovely Little Island Disadvantages: Poor Beaches
't look the safest mode of transport. On arrival in the port, you will be met but many people offering you rented vehicles and it is well worth it. My friend had previously rented a scooter for 20? for a day and on this occasion the 5 of us were able to hire a Fiat Punto for just 35?. If you are apprehensive of driving having seen the madness of Athens, don't worry. The Aegean?s are just as mad but there are a lot less of them and I felt safe throughout.
The main attractions on the island are the Temple of Aphaea and the Church of St Nectarios and you will soon be glad of a hired car/scooter/quad-bike if you have one. The temple is on one of the highest hills and is about a 20min drive from Aegina Town. It is of a similar age to the Parthenon of Athens and is dedicated to the god after which it is named. I have been told by a Greek colleague ...
StereoMike1983 15.05.2007
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Advantages: Amazing Collection Of Antiquities Disadvantages: Rosetta Stone In London
taken in the past, not just Egyptian treasures but any treasures. The Eglin Marbles for example belong on the Parthenon in Athens. I wouldn't like to think how many artefacts are in private collections.
You can't take cameras in to the museum, which is a little disappointed, but I can understand the reasons. It is worth buying a book, our guide recommended a book shop just across the road from the museum that has a good selection of books.
The museum is the most interesting I have ever been in, I enjoyed every minute in there. We spent three hours in the museum, this is adequate, make sure that you give yourself at least that amount out time. The museum was quite busy when we were there in March, but not over crowded. If you are looking for the best collection of the treasures of Egypt you can't do any better than this museum ...
Advantages: great history,fun and food Disadvantages: heat,pollution
Everybody should go to Athens at some point!!!!IT is amazing how you feel that you travel back in time and how much you learn!!
Ok, it is not the most beautiful city of the world. Greece is great, but Athens is not beautiful. It is very interesting though. Akropolis and Parthenon, surrounded by the old town of Plaka, are the most important reasons for visiting athens. Whilst on Akropolis, you can see the whole city underneath. Reading and learning about the history of the town is fascinating!!!
The National Museum is one of the best museums i have ever seen. It would be better though if you had a guide with you ,because the most interesting thing is the story that lies behind every exhibit.
Sunio is a lovely place to go too, the temple of Apollo is a wonderful architectural structure.
And of course, don't forget to see Athens by ...
