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Audio guide Parthenon in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Parthenon 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 Parthenon:
- 1Cella (Naos)
The inner chamber of the Parthenon, which once housed the colossal gold and ivory statue of Athena Parthenos, sculpted by Phidias.
- 2Opisthodomos
The Opisthodom was the inner sanctum at the rear of the Parthenon, originally housing the treasury of the Delian League.
- 3East Side Metopes
The East Metopes of the Parthenon depict the Gigantomachia, the mythological battle between the Olympian gods and the Giants.
- 4South Side Metopes
These metopes from the south side depict the Centauromachia, a fierce battle between the Lapithae and the Centaurs.
- 5Ionic Frieze
A continuous frieze running along the outer walls of the cella, depicting the Panathenaic procession.
- 6East Stoa
The eastern pediment of the Parthenon features sculptures depicting the birth of Athena, with figures of Helios and Selene positioned at the corners.
- 7West Stoa
The western pediment of the Parthenon depicts the mythological contest between Athena and Poseidon for dominion over Athens.
- 8Pronaos
The Pronaos is a hexastyle vestibule distinguished by unusually tall windows—a rather uncommon feature in classical Greek architecture.
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Editorial summary
Emblemático templo restaurado en un yacimiento arqueológico con columnas dóricas construidas en el 447 a. C.
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Es una pena ver así, no sé si es por que es temporada baja en Marzo y luego retiran los andamios, pero ver todo con grúas y aparatos de obras quita mucho encanto a los monumentos, mucho mármol y piedras por el suelo, con zonas delimitadas que no te puedes acercar y ni hacer fotos limpias sin tanto andamiaje Son unos monumentos fantásticos pero muy dañados y esparcidos por el suelo. Me esperaba algo mejor conservado
Un lugar impresionante! Es increíble ver tanta historia en un solo lugar. Los mejores horarios para ir son en la mañana o en la tarde. Yo prefiero la tarde porque se puede disfrutar de la puesta de sol. La vista de la ciudad es increíble, incluyendo la vista al Aerópago. Puedes comparar las entradas al llegar. Por lo general hay fila.
La historia pesa. Lugar obligatorio antes de morir. Venir fresco. Solo permiten agua. Impecable, no se fuma, no se permiten mascotas, gracias a Dios, así que los dependientes tomen previsión. Menores de 25 tienen entrada libre. Vayan temprano para aprovechar las fotografías con paciencia antes de la estampida turística.
- 1.Cella (Naos)
- 2.Opisthodomos
- 3.East Side Metopes
- 4.South Side Metopes
- 5.Ionic Frieze
- 6.East Stoa
- 7.West Stoa
- 8.Pronaos
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