Parthenon

Construction of the Parthenon began in BC 447 and was complated in BC 438. It is a symbol of Greek culture and is regarded as the most important building of Greece. The building was built after the destroying of the Temple of Athena.Marbles of Parthenon is so interesting and known as the Elgin Marbles.

The Parthenon was converted to a church and was used as a mosque after conquest of Athens by Ottoman Empire. It was used as arsenal in 1687 and bombed by Venice. It get damage. During the Greek Revolt it was used for defence.