Erechtheion
Erechtheion
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The second largest temple on the Acropolis has a complex and unique structure, including its famous Porch of the Caraytis with statues of six graceful maidens on the south side and a four-pillared porch with six Ionic columns on the north side.
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Tomasz R
5 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
still under reconstruction, which at the moment focuses on the parthenon, but still makes an amazing impression. The tribune used to receive the processions with columns in the shape of young girls makes an amazing impression. anyway I recommend to see their original standing in the acropolis museum.
Written January 22, 2022
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada11,719 contributions
Sep 2021
The Temple of Érechthéion is an ionic temple of Athena, built during 421–405 BC on the Acropolis at Athens, famous largely for its complexity and for the exquisite perfection of its details. ... It is believed by some that the temple was erected in honour of the legendary king Erechtheus. The architect was probably Mnesicles.
The caryatids are six elegant female figures who supported the roof of the south porch of the Érechthéion (figures who do the work of columns—carrying a roof—are called caryatids). The figure wears a garment pinned on the shoulders (this is a peplos—a kind of garment worn by women in ancient Greece). These are now replicas. The originals are in the Acropolis Museum (with one in the British Museum).
The caryatids are six elegant female figures who supported the roof of the south porch of the Érechthéion (figures who do the work of columns—carrying a roof—are called caryatids). The figure wears a garment pinned on the shoulders (this is a peplos—a kind of garment worn by women in ancient Greece). These are now replicas. The originals are in the Acropolis Museum (with one in the British Museum).
Written December 21, 2021
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DuncanTCH
East Greenbush, NY1,183 contributions
Apr 2022
The Erechtheion is really a special building in so many ways. Obviously, you have the porch with the six maidens, which clearly is the first detail that one notices. But it's also special because it was dedicated to two different gods...Athena and Poseidon. The way these two temples relate to each other is as balanced as the history between these two Gods, especially as it relates to the naming of Athens. Make sure to see the detail on the ceiling of the portico on the back side of the temple. Also, note the olive tree and the (less than believable) legend that surrounds it.
Written December 28, 2022
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Thomas G
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,499 contributions
Dec 2021
On the Acropolis this is the second largest temple and it is beautiful, especially the woman. I did not think it is the most impressive temple (Parthenon) but it is very worth it to take a closer look at. Walk around and read the sign and enjoy the temple, you won't regret it.
Written January 10, 2022
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I W
Leicestershire, UK232 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
This is included in the Acropolis admission. We visited on a Monday morning mid October during covid restrictions. It wasn't very busy, but we had to wear a mask whilst at the top of the Acropolis and follow a one way system, which was fine. There was plenty of space so people could explore at there own pace.
Personally, I prefered the Erechtheion to the Parthenon. Seems more elegant, more romantic. I would recommend visiting the Acropolis museum first, the day before, and getting to the Acropolis early.
Personally, I prefered the Erechtheion to the Parthenon. Seems more elegant, more romantic. I would recommend visiting the Acropolis museum first, the day before, and getting to the Acropolis early.
Written November 15, 2020
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B1714D
Belgrade, Serbia16,866 contributions
Jul 2021
Erechtheion is a Temple dedicated to both, Athena and Poseidon, set just across the imposing Parthenon Temple on the Acropolis.
While the Parthenon dominates the site, Erechheion is smaller but more elegant.
Its six maiden statues serving as columns - Carathides are world famous and became a role model for many buildings worldwide.
Have in mind these out there are replicas, while the originals are preserved in the Acropolis museum.
While the Parthenon dominates the site, Erechheion is smaller but more elegant.
Its six maiden statues serving as columns - Carathides are world famous and became a role model for many buildings worldwide.
Have in mind these out there are replicas, while the originals are preserved in the Acropolis museum.
Written September 23, 2021
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AAHolt
United States3,634 contributions
Nov 2021
I LOVE this building called the Erechtheion. If I could give it more stars, I would. I can't explain why seeing this ancient building touched me more than the others at the Acropolis but it simply took my breath away. It is grand in its splendor and its history.
Written June 21, 2022
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PaulB
Maastricht, The Netherlands3,081 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
The Erechtheion (Greek: Ἐρέχθειον) temple is one of the four remaining structures on top of the Acropolis.
Construction goes back to the 5th century BC.
The Erechtheion temple was dedicated to the Godess Athena, although also other Gods like Poseidon and Hephaistos were honoured.
Construction goes back to the 5th century BC.
The Erechtheion temple was dedicated to the Godess Athena, although also other Gods like Poseidon and Hephaistos were honoured.
Written February 8, 2023
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Krishhere
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), India1,408 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The temple which is associated with the mythological rivalry between Athena & Posiedon for control of the city of Athens, is located on the Acropolis, adjacent to the Parthenon. It is largely intact. A stand out feature of its architecture is the 'porch of the maidens' supported by six figures of maidens (known as caryatids), which act as columns.
Written February 25, 2020
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permia
Ireland38,726 contributions
Mar 2020
Steeped in myth and mystery it was marvellous seeing it just after opening time on a peerless clear sunny morning.
The Ionic beauty is wonderful from viewpoints all around. One of the most dramatic is the profile of the marvellous Caryatids, albeit substitutes with five of the originals in the nearby museum.
The Ionic beauty is wonderful from viewpoints all around. One of the most dramatic is the profile of the marvellous Caryatids, albeit substitutes with five of the originals in the nearby museum.
Written April 26, 2020
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mireyyya y
Rosh Haayin, Israel8 contributions
actividades en dias de lluvia
EH6695
Munich, Germany6,749 contributions
Mit Schirm geht alles oder in die verschiedenen Museen.
Erechtheion, Athens
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