Parthenon Collection

Statue of Athena in the Parthenon of ancient Athens
Statue of the goddess Athena inside the Parthenon, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Athens
Athens from the east, in the time of Hadrian. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Phidias showing the Parthenon Frieze to his Friends, Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema(8 January 1836 - 25 June 1912)

Horse of Selene from the Parthenon
Horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, from the British Museums collection

GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. Acropolis. Parthenon, Propylaea and Erechtheum. Architecture

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Parthenon in ancient Athens
The Parthenon atop the Acropolis at the height of Athens power, 400s BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Parthenon, The Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. Acropolis. Parthenon, Propylaea and Erechtheum. Classical Greek art. Architecture

The Parthenon and the Acropolis at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

View of the Parthenon and the Acropolis seen from Filopappos Hill, Athens, Greece

Detail of the Parthenon, Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Greece / Athens / Acropolis
The interior of the PARTHENON, or Temple of Athene Parthenos, restored

The Parthenon and Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Parthenon. East Pediment. Acropolis, Athens. 438-432 BC. Bri
Parthenon. East Pediment. Helioss horses and Dionysos, Demeter and Kore, Artemis. Acropolis, Athens. 438-432 BC. Marble. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Upper view of the Acropolis from Philopappos hill at sunset, Athens, Attica region, Greece, Europe

Greece. Athens. Parthenon. Head of horse from the chariot of the moon-goddes Selene. East pediment. 5th C. BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. East Pediment
Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. From the East Pediment of the Parthenon, Athens. High Classical Greek. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

PERICLES Athenian statesman, notable for building the Parthenon, cultivating the arts and for military success Date: circa 495 - 429 BC

Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

The Acropolis city center in Athens, Greece

Greece, Athens of Monastiraki Square and Acropolis

Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Greece, Athens, Acropolis, The Parthenon

Part of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, 5th century BC
Part of the Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon, showing part of the Panathenaic procession, 5th century BC. From the British Museums collection

Souvenir postcard from Athens, Greece, showing the Arch of Hadrian and the Parthenon atop the Acropolis. Date: 1899

The Parthenon, The Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

The Parthenon, Athens

Parthenon. Athens. Greece
Greece. Athens. Parthenon. 447-438 BC. in Doric style under leadership of Pericles. The building was designed by the architects Ictinos and Callicrates. Acropolis

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis. Parthenon. Attica. Central Greece

Athens. Panoramic view of the Acropolis at night. Attica. Central Greece

Parthenon of Athens and Custom House, New York
Parthenon of Athens, - Longitudinal Section.; B. Custom House, New York. Longitudinal Section. Date: ca. 1835

Alexis Soyer Cooking
ALEXIS SOYER noted chef and authority on gastronomy, seen cooking amid the ruins of the Parthenon at Athens en route to the Crimea

Aristotle / Exiled
ARISTOTLE Greek philosopher leaving Athens with his followers, having been wrongly accused of impiety

Part of Parthenon
The eastern portico of the Parthenon seen over neighbouring rooftops

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637144 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female dress of the time of Phidias)

Divers recovering some of the Elgin Marbles from the sea nearly three years after their loss. (litho)
8641535 Divers recovering some of the Elgin Marbles from the sea nearly three years after their loss. (litho) by English School

View of the Acropolis from the South
3523313 View of the Acropolis from the South; (add.info.: View of the Acropolis from the South. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens)

Phidias or Pheidias: Athene from the Frieze of the Parthenon, British Museum, London (b/w photo)
8649870 Phidias or Pheidias: Athene from the Frieze of the Parthenon, British Museum, London (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644785 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving)
8644783 Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Period of Greek Sculpture, About 470-400 BC)

Acropolis, ancient Athens (engraving)
8635137 Acropolis, ancient Athens (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acropolis, ancient Athens, Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Photocard, 1930s: Athens (coloured photo)
8671638 Photocard, 1930s: Athens (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athens)

The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age
3523308 The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age; (add.info.: The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age)

The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age
3523293 The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age; (add.info.: The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age)

Modern Athens built from the ruins of ancient Athens, 1800. View from the south-east showing the Temple of Olympian
FLO4569109 Modern Athens built from the ruins of ancient Athens, 1800. View from the south-east showing the Temple of Olympian Zeus and its three columns in the foreground, the Arch of Hadrian

The Parthenon (litho)
8673893 The Parthenon (litho) by Cockerell, Charles Robert (1788-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parthenon)

Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho)
8637122 Ancient Greek Female Costume (litho) by Smith, John Moyr (1839-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallas Athene (Minerva)

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The Parthenon, a symbol of ancient Athens and a testament to the grandeur of Greek architecture, stands proudly atop the Acropolis. This magnificent temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, with a colossal statue of her gracing its interior. The Parthenon marbles, intricately carved metopes depicting scenes from mythological battles, adorned its exterior walls. As you wander through this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Athens, Greece, it is impossible not to be awestruck by the sheer beauty and historical significance of the Parthenon. From every angle, it exudes an aura of power and majesty that transports you back in time. At nightfall, when darkness cloaks the city below, the Parthenon takes on an ethereal glow. Illuminated against a starry backdrop, it becomes even more enchanting – a true marvel that captivates all who behold it. For breathtaking panoramic views of this architectural wonder and its surrounding splendorous landscape head to Filopappos Hill. From there you can witness firsthand how seamlessly the Parthenon merges with nature; truly a sight to behold. Every intricate detail tells a story - each column meticulously crafted; every frieze carefully designed, and is as if time has stood still within these ancient walls; history preserved for generations to come. Visiting Greece would not be complete without experiencing the awe-inspiring presence of both The Parthenon and Acropolis, and are reminders of our rich cultural heritage and serve as constant reminders that greatness can stand tall throughout centuries gone by.