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Audio guide Erechtheion in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Erechtheion telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Erechtheion:
- 1Porch of the Caryatids
The most celebrated portico of the temple, supported by six marble female figures carved as load-bearing columns.
- 2North Portico
The Pórtico Norte was dedicated to Poseidon, the sea god.
- 3Sanctuary of Athena Polias
Sacred precinct that once housed the ancient wooden statue of Athena Polias, carved from olive wood and regarded as Athens' holiest image.
- 4Tomb of Cecrops
The Tomb of Cecrops lies within a temple dedicated to Athens' first mythical king, a figure of part-human, part-serpent form whose legend influenced the building's distinctive asymmetrical design.
- 5Sacred Olive Tree of Athena
This is the legendary spot where, according to mythology, the world's first olive tree sprang from the earth—Athena's gift to Athens.
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Editorial summary
Conocido templo de la antigua Grecia en honor a Atenea y Poseidón, cuyo pórtico tiene 6 cariátides.
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El Erecteón está dedicado a los dioses griegos Atenea, Poseidón, Polias y Erecteo. Las Cariátides son las figuras que los distinguen, en forma y función de columna; este templo usa unas réplicas, pues las originales se encuentran ahora en resguardo en el Museo de la Acrópolis. Es recomendable usar calzado con suela gruesa, pues las piedras del suelo son muy lisas y resbalosas.
PRECIOSO. Se ve con la entrada al Acropolis de 30€. Las Cariatides son copia exacta, las de verdad están en el museo. Es precioso de ver.
Tienes que ir solo a disfrutar de toda la belleza que te puede mostrar este hermoso lugar.
- 1.Porch of the Caryatids
- 2.North Portico
- 3.Sanctuary of Athena Polias
- 4.Tomb of Cecrops
- 5.Sacred Olive Tree of Athena
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