Parthenon, Historic site in Centennial Park, Nashville, United States
The Parthenon features exact replicas of the classical Greek architecture, including precise measurements of columns, entablatures, and pediments from the Athens original.
Built in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, the structure was reconstructed in concrete during the 1920s after the initial plaster version deteriorated.
The building houses the Cowan Collection, featuring 63 paintings from American artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries within its museum galleries.
Located at 2500 West End Avenue, the Parthenon opens Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available explaining the architectural features and art collections.
The central chamber contains a 42-foot-tall statue of Athena Parthenos, created by sculptor Alan LeQuire in 1990, marking it as the largest indoor statue in North America.
Location: Nashville
Inception: 1897
Architects: William Crawford Smith
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
Part of: Centennial Park
Website: http://nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx
GPS coordinates: 36.14960,-86.81350
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:11
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