Don’t overlook this stunning, little temple, often called the pearl of the Acropolis.
Phidias
Discover ancient sculptures as they were meant to be seen: in vibrant color.
Egyptian blue on the Parthenon sculptures
Perched on a cliff high above Athens, this complex temple is very different from its neighbor, the Parthenon.
The Erechtheion
Bits of the Parthenon have been spirited all over the world—in Paris, a fragment shows religious life in Athens.
Plaque of the Ergastines
Compare this off-balance image of the goddess of victory to earlier classical sculpture.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal, Temple of Athena ...
Learn about the great temple of Athena, patron of Athens, and the building’s troubled history.
The Parthenon, Athens
These graceful female figures replace columns—how did human form and architecture relate in ancient Greece?
Caryatid and Ionic Column from the Erechtheion
Discover stunning depictions of gods, heroes, and mythical beasts in the most influential sculptures in history.