Architecture

Greek cities were beautiful and carefully designed. In Athens, the Acropolis rose high above the city, crowned with the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom. Inside once stood a giant gold and ivory statue of Athena, gleaming in the sunlight.

Greek builders used columns of three main types — Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian — which still inspire buildings today, from museums to courthouses. Their architecture reflected balance, strength, and beauty — the heart of Greek values.