The winding rocky path that led up to the Acropolis was surrounded by numerous ... as well as the huge imposing statute of Athena Promachos, which stood 10 meters tall and could be seen from ...

The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols ... Athena was venerated as the goddess of the city (Athena Polias); as the goddess of war (Athena Promachos); as the goddess of victory ...

Athens’ patron goddess once presided over the Acropolis as Athena Promachos – a huge bronze effigy wearing a helmet, waving a spear and looking fierce. The statue’s story has an unhappy ...

Although there are several buildings and monuments in the Acropolis, the most recognizable is the Parthenon, which was a temple built for the goddess Athena. Other monuments include the Propylaea ...

the ancient Acropolis is home to a collection of historic ruins, buildings and artifacts – the most famous being the Parthenon temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena. The site and its monuments ...