Acropolis of Athens (Greece)

The Acropolis of Athens, symbolizing the birth of Western civilization, is a rocky citadel crowned by the iconic Parthenon temple. Constructed in the 5th century BC under Pericles, its perfect Doric architecture and sculptural decorations represent the peak of ancient Greek artistic and intellectual achievement. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, it remains a timeless monument to democracy, philosophy, and the enduring power of classical ideals that shaped the modern world.