Propylaea of Athens, Monumental gateway at Acropolis, Greece
The Propylaea consists of a central building with two wings, featuring Doric columns on the exterior and Ionic columns in the interior halls.
The construction of this ceremonial entrance began in 437 BCE under Pericles leadership and stopped in 432 BCE due to the Peloponnesian War.
The gateway marks the transition between secular and religious spaces, serving as the main entrance to the sacred precinct of the Acropolis.
Visitors access the Propylaea through a series of marble steps, with the central passage designed wider to accommodate ceremonial processions.
The structure incorporates both Doric and Ionic architectural orders, utilizing iron reinforcement bars within the marble beams for additional support.
Location: Athens Municipality
Inception: 437 BCE
Architects: Mnesikles
Architectural style: ancient Greek architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Acropolis of Athens
GPS coordinates: 37.97169,23.72511
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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