OUR FIRST STOP - "A VISIT TO ACROPOLIS"

What would a visit to Greece be without going to the Acropolis? So, our first stop was the rock of Acropolis and the ruins of the Parthenon.

The rock of Acropolis is one of the most important icons of western civilization, attracting millions of tourists from all corners of the globe every year. Its iconic status today remains the same as when it was built 2,000 years ago ... a symbol of the emergence of democracy and civilization. Catching glimpses of these ancient ruins from the city below leaves you with both a sense of utter wonderment and also utter familiarity.

The Acropolis was the stronghold of the city and protected the people in ancient times during wars. It became the religious center of Athens. Many of these monuments, however, were destroyed during the second Persian War. Pericles, one of Athens greatest leaders, led the way in rebuilding many of these sites.

The Acropolis houses the ATHENA-NIKE TEMPLE, THE ERECTHIEON TEMPLE, and the PARTHENON.