Small temple see at the entrance to the Acropolis but rather neglected by the guides but well worth exploring.
On my way to the Parthenon, all the way on top of the Acropolis mountain, our tour guide shows us this ancient temple of Athena Nike. Because of the location, this temple can view from far, but because of th size of the building (compared to Parthenon) difficult to recognise. Ruins, but still the building there. The frieze of this temple now preserved at the new Acropolis museum. When I visited the museum, our guide showed me that and explained the dynamically sculpted frieze shows scenes of battle. Worth a visit.
The Temple of Athena is the smallest and the most interesting one.As a part of the whole picture it is very much outstanding due to it`s small size.
The temple of Athena Nike is the smallest of the structures on the Acropolis. It is so "clean" compared to the others. It is also still very well in tact compared to the Parthenon. It can be seen from most angles of the acropolis from below. It was dedicated to Goddess Athena and one can imagine that she was important enough to have the city named after her. I don't think many people walk back towards this temple, but rather wander along to the Parthenon and Erechteion further on.
When you stand in front of the temple, you have to wonder about the many myths that we have heard and read about. It makes you think about just how creative and imaginative people must have been to build such beautiful temples and buildings.
Such a treat to walk up the stairs through the massive gateway entrance – the Propylaea. We entered the Acropilis the same way the ancient Athenians did.As we entered we saw the Temple of Athena Nike to our right. This was the earliest “Iconic” temple on site. Athena was the goddess of victory in war and wisdom.Simply Amazing!
This gorgeous temple is well-preserved, and a dedication to the goddess of victory in war, Athena. You will see it as soon as you enter the Acropolis before the Parthenon
The Temple of Athena Nike is small and might be overshadowed by the other temples, even including the Parthenon, but its still quite a sight to see. I loved when you are at the bottom of the hill you can still be able to see the temple which pairs perfectly with the Parthenon.If you are checking out the Acropolis, please take the time to check out this beauty of a temple!
This tiny temple, located on your right when you enter the Acropolis via the Propylaea, is almost always overlooked, as everyone is so eager to see the (somehow overrated) Parthenon.Still, it's worth your while to stop for a couple of minutes and examine this little 2400 year-old gem.
Probably one of the most beautiful temples that I have seen in Greece.If a Temple can be anthropomorphised, this temple would surely be the great goddess herself.A lot of tourists tend to think of what Greece has to offer as just Temples to be entered and tramped over. The true spirit of Greece for me, is what you feel first; and then what you see. If you open your senses at all these sacred places, you will feel what happened there centuries ago and much more. Give it a go.