the Parthenon
Acropolis
It was called the Acropolis :-)
The word "citadel" has a similar meaning to acropolis. Both refer to a fortified area on a high point in a city used for defense or religious purposes.
The Parthenon
The Parthenon is a temple on the Athenian Acropolis
The name of the temple to the Greek goddess Athena is called the Parthenon. It is located in Athens Greece on the Acropolis.
Acropolis
The Acropolis
Names of buildings that the greeks built were called The Parthenon, The Collesium, The Acropolis, The temple of Hephaestus, The temple of Athena
The hill that Athens was built on was called the Acropolis. It was a prominent hill located in the center of the city and was an important religious and political center. In addition it was the site of several important structures and monuments including: The Parthenon - a temple dedicated to Athena the patron goddess of Athens The Propylaea - a monumental gateway that served as the entrance to the Acropolis The Erechtheion - a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon The Temple of Nike - a temple dedicated to the goddess of victoryThe Acropolis was an important part of ancient Athens and has remained an important symbol and landmark throughout the centuries.
The Parthenon.
They go to the Acropolis to pray to the goddess Athena, and this temple is currently under restoration.