The Acropolis of Athens Explained with Reconstructions

What did the Parthenon look like 2400 years ago? Explore with me the Acropolis of Athens in a way you've never seen before, and understand the architectural character of Ancient Greece.

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The Acropolis Rock: 00:00
Temple of Athena Nike: 0:52
Propylaea: 1:47
Statue of Athena Promachos: 3:29
Erechtheion: 4:03
Caryatids: 7:09
Parthenon: 8:18
What the Parthenon looked like: 10:18
Nashville's Parthenon: 11:19
Optical corrections: 12:12
Sculptures on the Parthenon: 13:46
Inside the Parthenon: 16:22
Golden Ratio: 19:04
Architects of the Acropolis: 19:46
Acropolis layout: 20:57
Legacy of the Parthenon: 21:54

[ManuelBravo]

What's your favorite Ancient Greek building?

[Pan]

As an inhabitant of Athens myself, I can attest in saying that this is the most detailed and coherent video on the Acropolis as of now. Συγχαρητήρια!

[RPull]

I visited the Acropolis twice in my lifetime. In each instance, I was overwhelmed. My first visit was in 1974 and was of a short duration. Happily, I spent six months in Athens in 1976 and walked up those steps and around those buildings many dozens of times. At nights, I would sit in the Plaka with a glass of retsina or ouzo and look at the lighted Parthenon. Athens is magic. I easily felt at home there, as if, in centuries past, it had been my home.

[novaonyt]

As an Architecture student, I appreciate the way you explain things and perfectly present them with depth and understanding. Love your videos so so much. May you prosper and continue to do these amazing documentaries.

[charliey]

Bravo young man! Well done...I used this documentary to guide my visit to the Acropolis this week. Immensely helpful.

[TGeoMin]

The Parthenon was erected after the victory over the Persians to honor those who fought for freedom. Its frieze depicts 192 men, they were the men who fell in the battle of Marathon. It is the first monument in the whole world to honor simple, ordinary men. Parthenon is the symbol of democracy.

[richardplane]

Hundreds of videos on the Acropolis. This is the best by far. Two words: Thank You.

[ericastier]

Great presentation. I visited the acropolis when i was 16 and i got very little out of it, a major disappointment, just remember i was sunburn and made the visit quick to avoid the sun. Now i am much older i i can appreciate more about it.

[Doudak.]

I admire the amount of work which is behind all of your videos. That effort makes them the best. Bravo, Manuel! 👏🙂

[Critguards]

Excellent video and impressive commentary. This was completely captivating and I watched it with out stop. This is the architect of humanity and the classical age that fostered the future of architecture basically forever on. We should continue to artistically and cleverly honor and showcase the best parts of humanity in our structures to permeate the divisions created by the vices and villains, and support the triumphs of moral, virtues, and heroic human beings!

[VetsrisAuguste]

I learned about Nashville’s Parthenon when I first visited in 1995. It’s still favorite sight in the city.

[odairfleckerpalmerin]

Magnificent Manuel! I didn’t know the existence of the duplicate Parthenon in Nashville Tennessee. Thanks for sharing!!!

[genequilas]

I and my wife were at the Acropolis in May 2023. I'm fortunate to visit Parthenon and its adjoining buildings

[marksherrill]

Amazing the Greeks understood how to achieve these structures.

[tonylarsan]

The part where the video shows the olive tree and explains its history, brought goosebumps all over my body 😯

[pakko]

As a Greek I can positively say that this is the best rendition of the architectural marvel of the Acropololis that I have come across! Congratulations Mr Bravo!!! Bravo indeed!!!
I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that an accurate reproduction of the Parthenon exists in Nashville, Tennessee - didn't know that.
Excellent video Mr Bravo, thank you!

[beatenbeats]

Thank you, very informative, i 've learned some details i wasn't aware of and i am Greek

[davidfaulkner]

Excellent video ! The Athenian acropolis must have been magnificent in it's prime . The amount of thought and planning that went into the buildings is mind boggling . We can not forget the amount of physical work that created these masterpieces

[Art_Music_and_Ideas]

Brilliant analysis, Manuel Bravo. You are among the finest teachers in the world!

[robertstandke]

An amazing structure that cannot be fully appreciated except in person. I would also highly recommend a visit to the Acropolis Museum at the base of the hill where thousands of artifacts are on display.