Acropolis Hill, also called the "Sacred Rock" of Athens, is the most important site of the city. During Perikles' Golden Age, ancient Greek civilization was represented in an ideal way on the hill and some of the architectural masterpieces of the period were erected within its grounds.

The 3 most important temples are the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Nike, dedicated to Athena Parthenos, Athena Polias, and Athena-Apteros Nike, were built during the period 450-330 B.C. Also the Propylaea, the entrance to the sacred area was constructed in that period.

During the midddle age The Parthenon became the Notre Dame of Athens. After the Turks took over Athens in 1456, it became a mosque, and the Erechtheion was used as a harem for the governor.

But the main structures survived until 1687 when the Venetians attacked the city and a bomb fell on the Parthenon and destroyed a large part of it. At last in the 19th century the British ambassador in Constantinople Lord Elgin, stole some of the most important sculptures and decorations and sold them to the British Museum, where they are still exhibited, as one of the most significant attractions.

There are 7 panoramas within the Acropolis. click the numbered links on the map to see a 360 degree view from that point. Within each panorama there are information hotspots which will give you additional text information about that location. Listen out for audio commentary too.