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# Acropolis of Athens

The ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, containing the architectural remains of the Parthenon.

*Last updated: 2026-07-22*

## Record

- **Title**: [Acropolis of Athens](https://hypersonicseo.com/acropolis-of-athens/?format=md)
- **Place**: Athens, Attica, Greece
- **Range**: greece · athens · europe
- **Use case**: Best for classical historians, ancient architectural planners, and Mediterranean researchers.
- **Website**: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/404
- **Phone**: +30 210 923 8747
- **Email**: efaath@culture.gr
- **Contact address**: Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athens, Attica, 10558, Greece
- **Coordinates**: 37.9715, 23.7257

### Summary

The ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, containing the architectural remains of the Parthenon.

### Description

## Symbol of Classical Antiquity

The Acropolis of Athens is dominated by the Parthenon, a Doric temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, measuring approximately 69.5 meters in length and 30.9 meters in width. Constructed from Pentelic marble between 447 and 438 BCE, it features an octastyle façade and elaborate sculptural decoration, including the iconic frieze depicting the Panathenaic procession, metopes illustrating mythological battles, and pedimental sculptures. Other significant structures include the Propylaea, the monumental entrance gate, and the Erechtheion, an Ionic temple renowned for its distinctive Porch of the Caryatids.

Historically, the Acropolis served as a fortified citadel and a sacred sanctuary, embodying the political and cultural zenith of ancient Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles. Its architectural program, overseen by Phidias, was a deliberate expression of Athenian power, piety, and artistic excellence. Over centuries, it has witnessed transformations, serving as a Byzantine church, a Frankish fortress, and an Ottoman mosque, yet its classical integrity and symbolic value as the birthplace of democracy and Western civilization remain paramount, making it a cornerstone of global cultural heritage.

### Categories

- cultural heritage
- ancient ruins
- monuments

### Attributes

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Annual Visitors | 7000000 (7M) people |
| Buffer Zone | 0 ha |
| Category Type | Cultural |
| Conservation Status | Excellent |
| Epoch Origin | Classical Antiquity (5th C. BCE) |
| Latitude | 37.9715 ° |
| Longitude | 23.7257 ° |
| Primary Material | Pentelic Marble |
| Property Area | 304 ha |
| UNESCO ID | 404 |
| Year Inscribed | 1987 |