10 Interesting Fact About The history and cultural significance of the Acropolis

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• Acropolis is an archeological site located in the center of Athens, Greece, and is one of the most famous monuments in the world.
• Acropolis is known as a sacred site and the residence of the gods in ancient Greece.
• Built in the 5th century BC, Acropolis became a symbol of Athens's power and greatness for nearly 1,000 years.
• One of the famous buildings in Acropolis is Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Dewi Athena.
• Acropolis also has the Theater Herod Atticus, which was built in the 2nd century AD and is still used for music and theater performances to date.
• During the Turkish colonial period in the 18th and 19th centuries, Acropolis suffered significant damage, but a massive restoration effort was carried out in the 20th century to restore its heyday.
• Acropolis is considered one of the best places to enjoy the view of the city of Athena from a height.
• In 1987, Acropolis became part of the UNESCO world heritage site.
• Every year, Acropolis is visited by millions of tourists from all over the world and becomes one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece.
• Acropolis has also been a place to shoot for various films and TV programs, including the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and The Amazing Race.