The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens
Greece or The Hellenic Republic Landmark
The Acropolis of Athens is the best known acropolis (high city, The "Sacred Rock") in the world. Although there are many other acropoleis in Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as The Acropolis without qualification. The Acropolis of Athens was formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on 26 March 2007. The Acropolis of Athens is a flat-topped rock which rises 150 m (490 ft) above sea level in the city of Athens. The Acropolis of Athens was also known as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Kekrops or Cecrops, the first Athenian king.
