Parthenon Collection (page 7)

The Parthenon at Athens, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Parthenon at Athens, 1913. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. Construction began in 447 BC when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power

Perikles (c490-429 BC), Athenian statesman, 1924
Perikles, Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC), Roman, 2nd century BC. Perikles (Pericles) led the democracy of Athens at the height of the citys power and influence

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 19th century. Artist: J Cousins
The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 19th century

The north side of the Parthenon, Athens, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The north side of the Parthenon, Athens, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Athens, Greece, 1887. Artist: W Richardson
Athens, Greece, 1887. View of the city with the Acropolis in the distance

Pindar and Ictinus, Between 1830 and 1867. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Pindar and Ictinus, Between 1830 and 1867. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Horsemen from the Parthenon frieze, 447-432 BC. British Museum, London

Horsemen from the Parthenon frieze, 438-432 BC. From the Elgin collection, British Museum

Dionysus, from the east pediment of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC. The Ancient Greek god of wine. From the British Museum, London

Cephisus or Illisus from the west pediment of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC. Located in the British Museum, London

Heifers led to sacrifice, from the south frieze of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC

Officials, frieze from the Parthenon, 438-432 BC

The sacred robe of Athena held up by cult officials, and Athena and Hephaistos, 438 BC. From the Elgin collection, British Museum

Head of a horse from the Chariot of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC

Poseidon, Apollo and Artemis, 447-432 BC. From the Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens

View of the north-west corner of the Parthenon, 5th century BC
View of the north-west corner of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, 5th century BC

Detail of part of the Panathenaic frieze on the Parthenon, 5th century BC

Part of the frieze on the Parthenon, 5th century BC

The Parthenon, 5th century BC
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, with the Cyclopean walls in the foreground, 5th century BC

Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, 5th century BC. The great temple of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, begun in c445 BC

Marble portrait bust of Perikles, Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC), Roman, 2nd century BC. Perikles (Pericles) led the democracy of Athens at the height of the citys power and influence

Athena of Varvakion. A Roman copy of a gold and ivory ceremonial statue of the goddess by Pheidias which stood at the Parthenon, Athens

Sculpture of a lioness devouring a bull, 6th century BC
Sculpture of a lioness devouring a bull, from the pediment of the original Parthenon, from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 6th century BC

France / Greece: Vintage Orient Express poster featuring the Acropolis in Athens, Joseph de la Neziere, 1926
The Orient Express was the name of a long-distance passenger train service created in 1883 by Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits (CIWL)

Parthenon. Part of the central section of the east frieze. B
The Parthenon frieze. East side. 447-432BC. Greek Classical period. Part of the central section of the east frieze. Zeus and Hera seated next to a standing man receiving the folded peplos from a

South metope XXXI. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the b
South metope XXXI from the Parthenon marbles depicting part of the battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths. 5th century BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Doric order capital, column and base from the Parthenon.. Architectural column, capital and base of the Doric order from the Temple of Minerva called the Parthenon in Athens

Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B. C
ACROPOLIS PLAN. Plan of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, as it appeared in the 5th century B.C. A) Propylaia B) Temple of Athena Nike C) Mycenaean fortifications D) Brauroneion E

Parthenon Temple Acropolis Eastern Facade Athens
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, around 1850. Eastern facade. Possibly after a work by French journalist and photographer Eugene Piot, 1812 - 1890

Parthenon Temple Acropolis Athens Greece Grecian
The Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, around 1850. Possibly after a work by French journalist and photographer Eugene Piot, 1812 - 1890

Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin and 11th Earl of Kincardine, 1766 - 1841. Scottish nobleman and diplomat remembered for procuring the Parthenon marbles which are sometimes referred to as the Elgin

Artists impression of Athens restored. From A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Phidias showing the frieze of the Parthenon to his friends, after the painting by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Phidias or Pheidias, c. 480 - 430 BC. Greek sculptor, painter, and architect

Athens Parthenon 1900 Greece
Athens. The Parthenon. 1900, Greece, Athens

Parthenon pris des propylees Athenes. North west
Parthenon, pris des propylees - Athenes. From North - west; Felix Bonfils (French, 1831 - 1885); Athens, Greece; 1872; Albumen silver print

Head Horse Pediment Parthenon British Museum
Head of a Horse from the Pediment of the Parthenon, British Museum; Adolphe Braun (French, 1811 - 1877); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Eastern Facade Parthenon William J Stillman American
Eastern Facade of the Parthenon; William J. Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901); 1870; Carbon print; 18.4 × 23.8 cm (7 1, 4 × 9 3, 8 in.)

Parthenon northwest Petros Moraites Greek 1835
Parthenon, from the northwest; Petros Moraites (Greek, about 1835 - 1905); 1870; Albumen silver print

Frise du Parthenon Dimitrios Constantin Greek
Frise du Parthenon; Dimitrios Constantin (Greek, active 1858 - 1860s); 1860s; Albumen silver print

View Eastern Portico Temple Minerva Athens Parthenon
View of the Eastern Portico of the Temple of Minerva at Athens, called the Parthenon, The Elgin marbles from the Temple of Minerva at Athens: on sixty-one plates

Plate 25 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 25, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Plate 33 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 33, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Fates Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
The Fates, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Centaur Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
The Centaur, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Plate 46 Elgin marbles Parthenon Athens exemplified
Plate 46, Elgin marbles from the Parthenon at Athens: exemplified by fifty etchings, selected from the most beautiful and least mutilated specimens in that collection;

Parthenon Philippos Margaritis Greek 1810 1892
The Parthenon; Philippos Margaritis (Greek, 1810 - 1892), and Philibert Perraud (French, born 1815); about 1847; Daguerreotype

Athens Parthenon northwest Baron Paul des Granges
Athens - Parthenon from the northwest; Baron Paul des Granges (French ?, active Greece 1860s); 1860 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Facade North Colonnade Parthenon Acropolis Athens
Facade and North Colonnade of the Parthenon on the Acropolis, Athens; Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804 - 1892); 1842; Daguerreotype

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The Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Athens and a testament to the grandeur of Greek architecture, stands proudly atop the Acropolis. This magnificent temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, with a colossal statue of her gracing its interior. The Parthenon marbles, intricately carved metopes depicting scenes from mythological battles, adorned its exterior walls. As you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens, Greece, it is impossible not to be awestruck by the sheer beauty and historical significance of the Parthenon. From every angle, it exudes an aura of power and majesty that transports you back in time. At nightfall, when darkness cloaks the city below, the Parthenon takes on an ethereal glow. Illuminated against a starry backdrop, it becomes even more enchanting – a true marvel that captivates all who behold it. For breathtaking panoramic views of this architectural wonder and its surrounding splendorous landscape head to Filopappos Hill. From there you can witness firsthand how seamlessly the Parthenon merges with nature; truly a sight to behold. Every intricate detail tells a story - each column meticulously crafted; every frieze carefully designed, and is as if time has stood still within these ancient walls; history preserved for generations to come. Visiting Greece would not be complete without experiencing the awe-inspiring presence of both The Parthenon and Acropolis, and are reminders of our rich cultural heritage and serve as constant reminders that greatness can stand tall throughout centuries gone by.