Some would say this 'city of temples' is the most important ancient site in the Western world. We content ourselves with saying it's one of the most spectacular by far. Crowned by the unmistakable bulk of the Parthenon, it sits above the city of Athens, and its presence is felt throughout the city. Begun in 510BC, the temples are built of gleaming white marble that turns golden as the light fades.
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