The Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece. It contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. It is an ancient citadel dedicated to the city’s patron goddess, Athena. Its buildings were primarily constructed in the second half of the 5th century BCE. The complex is perhaps the best known of the ancient acropolises, which were central, defensively oriented districts in ancient Greek cities.