Temple of Athena Nike

Temple of Athena Nike
The position was used as observation post, but also as a worshiping place for Athena Nike, with embossed decoration on the marble protecting parapet that surrounded the tower.
The temple is of Ionian order with columns on two sides, four pillars on the east and four on the west side. The embossed frieze on the top depicted assembly of the gods on its east side and various battles on all the other sides.
Acropolis & Parthenon
The Acropolis through the Centuries
The Parthenon Temple
The Erechtheio
Temple of Athena Nike
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