The Parthenon: Top Photos

Ancient Athens' crowning glory — a temple that defined Western architecture for 2,500 years

Parthenon, from east. Before restauration. Slide was taken with an old Minolta in September 1976.
Parthenon, from east. Before restauration. Slide was taken with an old Minolta in September 1976. © Daniele Piazza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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