Temple of Athena Nike

Photo By Steve Swayne

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Architecure: Greek

Athens, Greece

The temple was built over a period 50years due to war funding. The Athenians constructed this temple high at the peak of an outcrop. It was a tribute to Athena - the Godess of Victory, in hope to bring blessing and victory to the Athenian people.

The structure itself is made out ofwhite marble with the obvious ionic columns on the front fascade.

All the elements such material, location etc all contribute to make tis temple visually pleasing.