Temple · Athens, Greece
Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Built c. 501 BC.
Photo: Steve Swayne via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Athens, Greece |
|---|---|
| Type | Temple |
| Built | c. 501 BC |
| Architect | Ictinus, Callicrates |
| Height | Height: 13.72 m |
| Coordinates | 37.9715° N, 23.7266° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Parthenon is known for
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
About Parthenon
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena. Its decorative sculptures are considered some of the high points of classical Greek art, and the Parthenon is considered an enduring symbol of ancient Greece, Western civilisation, and democracy. The Parthenon was built in the 5th century BC in thanksgiving for the Greek victory over the Persian invaders during the Greco-Persian Wars.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Athens |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) |
| Distance from the airport | 12.2 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) · Spata-Artemida, Greece · 12.1 miles away
- Santorini International Airport (JTR) · Santorini Island, Greece · 145.2 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Parthenon?
The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece, that was dedicated to the goddess Athena.
Where is Parthenon located?
Parthenon is in Athens, Greece. Its coordinates are 37.9715° N, 23.7266° E.
How do I get to Parthenon?
The nearest town is Athens, and the nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 12.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Parthenon built?
Parthenon was built c. 501 BC.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenon — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10288 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.