View from Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Parthenon, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

If you click on the picture I think you can read the smaller print. It explains why there are so many metal fixtures around the marble pillars on the Parthenon.
The original building of the Parthenon began in 447 BC and since then has been through many changes, at one time being a church and then changed into a mosque and in the 1600's was attacked and was severely damaged on the south side.
I thought the metal fixtures really took a lot away from this beautiful building but I know they are there to conserve everything that is left. After everything it has been through and now being constantly damaged by acid rain and air pollution I understand why Greece is doing so much to protect and preserve it.
Daytime view of the Parthenon on Acropolis from our hotel roof top.

Night time view of the Parthenon on Acropolis from hotel roof top. In my opinion it looks much more amazing at night.