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Erechtheion
Sight4.8 · 2 3784.7 · 2 873≈ 45 minEntry: ~30 €829 m from the center
The Erechtheion is a masterpiece of Ionic Greek architecture on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, constructed between 421 and 406 BC. Built with an asymmetric plan to accommodate uneven ground, it housed the sanctuaries of Athena Polias, Poseidon, and mythical king Erechtheus. Its most famous feature is the Porch of the Caryatids, where six gracefully sculpted marble maiden figures effortlessly support the entablature of the roof.
Highlights
- Legendary porch supported by six sculpted marble Caryatids
- Exquisite Ionic temple design from the Golden Age of Athens
- Mythological site of the contest between Athena and Poseidon
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