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Propylaia

Προπύλαια Ακρόπολης
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Recommended sightseeing time:0.5-1 hour
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Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Athina 105 58, GreeceMap
Phone: +30 21 0321 4172
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The Acropolis is about 4km2 in size and is surrounded by strong walls. The natural mountainous terrain allows people to climb the Acropolis only from the west. The east, south and north of the Highlands are cliffs and the terrain is very steep. The entrance to the ancient acropolis of Boule Puli is on the west side of the hill. This gate and the ladder to climb the hill are Roman-era buildings. Step up the right step, and the left side of the midway balcony can look out to the ancient Angolan ruins that extend south down the hill. There are also stairs leading from the balcony to the basement, which can be reached all the way down to the ancient well at the bottom of the Acropolis. The Propylaea is the true entrance to the Acropolis, with the Dorian and O'Aignan columns cleverly interspersed and majestic. The gate was previously made up of palaces on both sides, but now there are only five pillars left. The front gate of the Acropolis (Propylaea) was built in the fifth century AD to lead to the Acropolis Temple, which is divided into three parts: the north wing from left to right, the central building and the south wing. The central building has six large Dorian columns, five entrances and three Ionian columns on each side. The outside Dorian columns give a sense of majesty, while the inside is elegant and charming. The north wing building is more complete, and the room wall has a painting by the ancient famous painter Horikoletus, called Pinakothiki. The south wing seems to be in pairs with the north wing at first glance, but it is actually a colonnade building and is relatively small in scale.

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