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The small temple on top of the bastion which since the Mycenaean period (late Eth cent Be guarded the southwest end of the hillot the Acropois. Was Geol- cated to the goddess Athena Nike, protector of the city who offered the Athenians victory in their battles. It is dated to the Classical period (427-424 B.C.) and belongs to the building programme of Perikles. A marble balustrade, which was decorated with representations in rellef of winged Nikai (Victories) and figures of seated Achena, was constructed later 45-405 b.c.), In order to protect the three sides al the and to detine the sanctuary of the goddess. The Classical temple was out site of an earlier small temple made by poros stone, dated after 468 B.C., which housed the xoanon, the wooden cult statue or the goddess. a considerable dart of this temple and remains of the early shrine ine oth cent. B.C.) are preserved in a speciall arranged basement space in the Classical bastion. The Classical temple, made of Pentelic marble, was built in the lonic order with four columns at the front and rear end, and measured 3.12 X 2.46 meters. It is at- tributed to the architect Kallikrates. The temples rich sculptural decoration praises the victorious battles of the Athenians. From the preserve architectural sculp hesi Is assumed that the Gigantomachy - battle between gods and giants- was presented on the east pediment, and the Amazonomachy - battle between Athen- ans and Amazons - on the west. The lonic frieze, which runs along the upper part of the temple depicts battles between Greeks and Persians (south side), battle of Greek warriors (hoplites) against other warriors (north and west side, while on east side the assembly (agora of the Olymplan gods. The corners of the pediments were decorated with gold-plated bronze Niki (acroteria). The monument was torn down during the Ottoman occupation in 1686, on the eve of the incursion into Attica of the Venetian troops under the command of general Francesco Morosini, and its architectural members were incorporated in the Das- tion constructed in front of the Propylaia. After the demolition of the bastion in 1835, the architectural members of the temple were recovered.
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Beautiful temple with fabulous backdrop This temple is one of the few on the Acropolis without scaffolding. It's beautiful and has a super interesting backstory. Would recommend you visit the museum before you visit the Acropolis. Seeing the real artefacts and learning about the history and amazing restoration process definitely adds to the enjoyment of the visit. Tips: 1. Get the multi-ticket pass for 30 Euros from somewhere else and you won't have to queue to get in / get a ticket. We got ours from the Ancient Agora - no queue. When we walked past the North Entrance the queue was at 90 minutes long!! 2. Queues are shorter in the early morning and late evening, but also much shorter at the South Entrance (by the Museum). 3. Whichever entrance you go in, exit at the other one (i.e. if you enter from the North Entrance, leave by the South) so you see everything. 4. There's no shade up there so if you're sensitive to sun then take precautions and avoid 12pm-4pm. I'm a red head and went up at 6pm but still needed lots of cream and a big sun hat. Worth it though!
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The Temple of Athena Nike or (as it was called during Roman times ) The Temple of Athena Nike is a small amphibious Ionic temple on the Acropolis of Athens. Here the guardian goddess Athena Nike, the "ancestor", that is, without wings, was kept, never to leave the city of Athens.In the same place there was an archaic temple of Athena, probably from the time of the Peisistratids (561-510 BC). Remains of this temple were preserved in the bastion of the classical era, which supports the temple. Beneath the classical temple, two altars and a small sanctuary were found where the goddess xanthus was kept on a stone base. This sanctuary was destroyed, along with the rest of the Acropolis, by the Persians in 480 BC. but it was rebuilt soon after. The oxen escaped the disaster because the Athenians had been prevented from transporting it to Salamis.
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O Templo de Atena Nice é um pequeno, mas significativo templo dedicado à deusa Atena sob a forma de Atena Nice (Atena Vitoriosa). O termo "Nice" (Νίκη, em grego) significa "vitória", e o templo é uma expressão da esperança ateniense pela vitória nas guerras, especialmente durante o período das Guerras Persas. O templo foi construído entre 427 e 424 a.C., durante a Guerra do Peloponeso, em um esforço para pedir proteção e sucesso militar para Atenas. A sua construção foi parte do programa de reconstrução da Acrópole liderado por Péricles, após a destruição das guerras com os persas. Foi projetado por Calícrates, o mesmo arquiteto que colaborou na construção do Partenon. Ele é um excelente exemplo da arquitetura do estilo jônico, contrastando com o estilo dórico predominante em outras partes da Acrópole. Ele fica no canto sudoeste da Acrópole, no topo de um bastião elevado com vista para a cidade e o mar. Sua posição estratégica permitia que ele simbolizasse a defesa de Atenas, com vista direta sobre as rotas marítimas que levavam à cidade, como o Pireu. Em comparação com o Partenon e outros templos da Acrópole, o Templo de Atena Nice é pequeno, com apenas quatro colunas jônicas em suas fachadas frontal e traseira. Ele tinha uma cela central, onde uma estátua da deusa Atena era venerada. As colunas jônicas do templo são mais delgadas e elegantes do que as colunas dóricas do Partenon. O capitel é decorado com volutas, características do estilo jônico, o que confere ao templo um aspecto refinado. O friso do templo retratava batalhas históricas e mitológicas, incluindo cenas da guerra contra os persas e batalhas entre gregos e amazonas, simbolizando a luta pela liberdade. Uma das cenas mais conhecidas é a representação de Atena ajustando suas sandálias, um detalhe delicado que mostra o alto nível artístico do templo. O templo foi demolido pelos turcos otomanos em 1687, que usaram o bastião como plataforma para canhões durante o cerco de Atenas. No entanto, o templo foi reconstruído no século XIX, após a independência da Grécia, utilizando os fragmentos preservados. Hoje, o Templo de Atena Nice é uma das joias da Acrópole, oferecendo uma vista impressionante da cidade e do mar Egeu. Apesar de seu tamanho reduzido, ele é um símbolo poderoso da conexão entre a cidade de Atenas e sua deusa protetora, Atena. Recomendo à visitação e contemplação.
Jocimar AraujoJocimar Araujo
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Small temple with so many history to tell. The present building was finished in 420 BC, after the fist one was demolished,as everything else, by the Persians in 480 BC. This temple, along with the oldest remaining buildings on the Acropolis, was commissioned by Pericles with the funds of the Delos league. The Athena sculpture is told to be wingless, in order not to escape Athens (although victory escaped Athena in the following Peloponnese war against Sparta. The temple itself, though small, is very beautiful and is in fact a tetrastyle in the Ionic tradition. The current building is much restored, as the original was dismantled by the Turks some 3 centuries ago.
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The Temple of Athena Nike is a temple on the Acropolis of Athens, dedicated to the goddesses Athena and Nike. Built around 420 BC, the temple is the earliest fully Ionic temple on the Acropolis.
attractions: Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Monastiraki Square, Philopappos Hill, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Roman Forum of Athens (Roman Agora), Monastiraki Flea Market, restaurants: O Thanasis, Karamanlidika, six d.o.g.s, Couleur Locale, 360 Cocktail Bar, Maiandros Restaurant, Nancy's Sweet Home, LUKUMAΔΕΣ, The Clumsies, Savvas
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