Built in 432BC on the highest ground of the Acropolis, the Parthenon is a glorious ode to the Greek Goddess Athena, daughter of Zeus, and since then this emblematic monument is considered an enduring symbol of Ancient Greece, democracy, and Western civilization. Athena is believed to be the Protector of Athens and the Greek Goddess of courage, wisdom, inspiration, law, justice, strategic warfare, and mathematics. The Acropolis is one of the greatest achievements of European culture and the most important monument in Greece. Plan your schedule and visit the Parthenon during early morning hours for comfortable temperatures during summer months.