Temple of Athena Nike
Acropolis, Athens
"A small yet graceful temple on the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike always captivates me. It represents victory, and I love looking at it from all sides, admiring its architecture and sculptural decoration."
The Acropolis’ smallest temple (sitting below the Propylaea) serves much significance from both a cultural and architectural stance. Firstly, for its original construction (circa 420 BCE), the temple design employed Ionic columns, made to look like a scroll, and each pillar was cut from one single block of stone. You’ll only see pillars at the front and back of the open temple. Secondly, the Temple of Athena Nike was erected in honor of Athena Nike, and part of a cult to the goddess of victory. In later years parts of it were destroyed, and has since been restored.
Hours
Today: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
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Monday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
Important Hours Note
Summer hours from April to August are listed. See the website for low season hours.
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