Centuries after its glory days, the Acropolis remains an important and extraordinary part of Athens, and the Parthenon is the most noteworthy aspect of the holy hill.  A temple dedicated the patron goddess of the city, Athena, it holds both religious and political significance.  Through its function, interior treasures, and outside artwork, politics, and spirituality fuse together to create this legendary structure.

The Acropolis is the most sacred of places and was treated with highest respect.Covered in temples and buildings of worship, the Athenians put their spiritual stock in that hill.The Parthenon was no exception.It is exactly what it looks like: a temple.; a home to the image of Athena, who protects the city below.Piety was a priority to Ancient Athenians, and they knew to continue to uphold a prosperous city, they had to pay tribute to the goddess who made it all possible.Although it is not the most sacred building on the Acropolis, the Parthenon was still a