We all know how the Greek and Roman architectural styles influenced our world today. Different architectural marvels were built within the Greek and Roman empires thousands of years ago, which are known to exist today still. These structures built by brilliant ancient architects have a significant impact on our modern building designs. … Read more
Built during the peak of the ancient Greek Empire, the Parthenon serves as one of the most significant monuments in Greece and one of the most renowned architectural masterpieces in the world. Dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos, the temple dominates the Acropolis hill at Athens and is deemed the Doric … Read more
Constructed two years before the renowned Parthenon, the Temple of Hephaestus is a Doric temple, the best and most beautifully preserved structure Greek structure in the world. It was dedicated to the ancient god of fire Hephaestus and the patron of arts and pottery Athena. Pericles, an Athenian politician, sponsored the project, … Read more