The Acropolis Collection (#2)

The Parthenon on the Acropolis - View N. E. over Athenai (Athens) to Mount Lycabettus
The Parthenon on the Acropolis - View N.E. over Athenai (Athens) to Mount Lycabettus, Greece, c1930s. 5th century BC doric temple to the goddess Athena From " Tour of the World"

Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Pericles (c 495-429 BC) influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens who led his countrymen during the first years of the Peloponnesian War

The Agora and Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Agora and Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1895. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs: From London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago"

In the Portico of the Parthenon, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Theater of Dionysus on the southern slope of Acropolis, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Acropolis, Athens, after the Roman Restoration, c1923. Artist: William Walcot
The Acropolis, Athens, after the Roman Restoration, c1923. From The Studio Volume 85. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

Erechtheion, Athens, Greece, c1924. The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, that was built in honour of the legendary King Erechtheus

The agora below the Acropolis, Athens, Greece, 1933-1934. From Wonders of the Past, volume II, 1933-1934

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

Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, 1937. Ancient Greek amphitheatre at the foot of the Acropolis. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft

Relief of Athena / Minerva, 5th century BC, (1937). Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Relief of Athena/Minerva, 5th century BC, (1937). Sculpture of the Ancient Greek goddess Athena mourning, mezzo-relievo from the Acropolis in Athens

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

Temple of Nike, Athens, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
Temple of Nike, Athens, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Erechtheion, Athens, Greece, c1920s-c1930s(?). The Erechtheion is an ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens in Greece, that was built in honour of the legendary King Erechtheus

The town and isthmus of Corinth from the Acropolis, Greece, 1887. Artist: W Miller
The town and isthmus of Corinth from the Acropolis, Greece, 1887

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

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece As It Would Have Appeared In Ancient Times. From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Acropolis and Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Athens from Philopappos Hill at dusk, c20th century. An ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens

Areopagus Hill seen from the Acropolis, Athens, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Areopagus Hill seen from the Acropolis, Athens, c20th century. The Areopagus is a prominent rock outcropping located northwest of the Acropolis in Athens

The Agora and Stoa of Attalos with Acropolis beyond, Athens, c20th century. The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) was a stoa (covered walkway or portico) in the Agora of Athens, Greece

Greek relief of an Athenian warship (Trireme) from the Acropolis in Athens

Shot of the theatre of Dionysus in Athens, 5th century BC

Detail of two stone horses from the Acropolis, 5th century BC
Detail of two stone horses from a group of four - the chariot and base are lost - from the Acropolis. Now from the Acropolis Museums collection in Athens, 5th century BC

Greek statue known as the Peplos Kore, 6th century BC
The Peplos Kore, found on the Acropolis in Athens, 6th century BC

Detail from a Greek pot showing various deities, 7th century BC
Detail from a Greek pot showing various deities, found on the Acropolis. From the Acropolis Museums collection, Athens, 7th century BC

Shot of the Acropolis, 5th century BC
Shot of the Acropolis in Athens, 5th century BC

View of the Caryatid porch of the Erechtheion, 5th century BC
View of the Caryatid porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, 5th century BC

Ionic capitals of the Erechtheion, 5th century BC
Ionic capitals of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis, 5th century BC

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

The Rampin Horseman, 6th century BC
The Rampin Horseman, from the Acropolis Museum in Athens, 6th century BC

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

Stoa of Attalos, Athens built by Attalos II (153-138 BC), reconstructed 1953-1958, c20th century

Acropolis from Agora, Athens, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Acropolis from Agora, Athens, c20th century. An ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens

Agora, Stoa of Attalos and Acropolis, Athens, Evening, c20th century. An ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens

View of the Acropolis of Athens from the southwest, 5th century BC
View of the Acropolis of Athens from the southwest. Visible are the Propylaea and the temple of Athena Nike, 5th century BC

Illustration of an Ionic doorway, The Erechtheion, Athens, Greece

View of Plaka and The Acropolis at sunset, Athens, Greece, Europe

View of Plaka and The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Europe

Europe, Greece, Athens, Attica, The Acropolis. Parthenon viewed from Filopapou Hill

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Greece, Athens, Attica. The Acropolis

Greece, Attica, Acropolis of Athens, Propylaea
Greece - Attica - Acropolis of Athens (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Propylaea

Greece, Peloponnesus, Mycenae archaeological site, Acropolis, Royal Palace, Megaron
Greece - Peloponnesus - Mycenae archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1999). Acropolis. Royal Palace, Megaron, 15th century b.C

The Acropolis from the hill of Pnyx, Athens, Greece, Europe

Theatre of Herodes Atticus, The Acropolis, Athens, Greece, Europe

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"The Acropolis: A Timeless Marvel of Ancient Greek Architecture and Sculpture" Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating beauty of Greece's most iconic landmark, the Acropolis. Located in Athens, this ancient citadel stands proudly atop a rocky hill, overlooking the bustling city below. At its heart lies the magnificent Parthenon, a testament to the grandeur of Ancient Greek ornamental architecture and sculpture. Dating back to 1898, an unknown creator captured the essence of this architectural wonder through their artwork. The image portrays the timeless allure of Greece's capital city with its majestic Acropolis as its centerpiece. As dusk falls over Athens, one can witness an enchanting view from Philopappos Hill - where the Acropolis and Theatre of Herodes Atticus come alive against a backdrop painted by twilight skies. This c20th-century photograph encapsulates both history and modernity coexisting harmoniously. For those seeking deeper insight into Greece's glorious past, a visit to The new Acropolis Museum is essential. Here you can marvel at artifacts that have been meticulously preserved throughout centuries – each telling stories of ancient civilizations that once thrived on this very ground. As day turns to night, experience an ethereal sunset casting golden hues upon the mighty Acropolis itself. Witnessing this breathtaking spectacle will leave you awe-inspired by nature's ability to enhance man-made wonders. The panoramic view from Monastiraki Square offers another perspective on Athens' splendorous landscape. From here, one can admire not only the grandeur but also soak in views stretching across every corner of this vibrant city. The Western front view captures Themistocles von Eckenbrecher's artistic interpretation from 1890 – showcasing how time has shaped and transformed this historical site while preserving its everlasting charm.