The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization.
Architectural style: Classical
Location: Athens, Greece
Completed: 432 BC; 2456 years ago
Height: 13.72 m (45.0 ft)
Construction started: 447 BC
Destroyed: Partially in 1687
Other dimensions: Cella: 29.8 by 19.2 m (98 by 63 ft)
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