The Acropolis is the crowning jewel of the Greek capital and one of the most important cultural sites not only in Greece but the entire world. This astonishing archaeological site was the birthplace of democracy and one of the most important centres of ancient Greece.
For anyone heading to Athens, it’s a definite must-see and we have put together some interesting facts about the Acropolis that shine even more light on a monument which is a universal symbol of civilisation and one of the greatest architectural complexes to ever be built.
-The term “Acropolis” comes from the Greek words “akron” (which means the “highest point or extremity” and “polis” (which means “city”). Acropolis can be taken to mean “High City”, “City on the Extremity”, or “City on the Air”. Greece has many other acropoleis, but the term most often refers to the Acropolis of Athens.
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However, the decision stirred reactions on social media.
Recently, Kathimerini sought the opinion of two architects- Yannis Aesopos, president of the University of Patra’s Architecture Department, and Dimitra Katsota, associate professor of architectural design at UPatra.
“I would say that the general impression is positive. The new floor creates a path, a walk, that the visitor can follow and observe the monuments. It somewhat marks a movement,” Aesopos said.
“It remains a technical work and does not acquire artistic and architectural value and this becomes apparent in its details,” he added.
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