Athens Sights & Monuuments - When visiting the sanctuary of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, the Temple of Athena Nike is a must-see attraction. This magnificent temple is easily visible from throughout the city and greets visitors upon their arrival. With four pillars and a completely open eastern side, the north, south, and west walls provide a sense of enclosure. The entrance is adorned with sculptures and reliefs of the frieze, and though the temple lacks its front pillars and roof, the carved friezes are on display at the Acropolis Museum.

Previously, the Temple of Athena Nike housed a remarkable statue of the goddess Athena, holding a pomegranate, symbolizing fertility, in her right hand and a helmet, symbolizing war, in her left hand. Unfortunately, the temple has been destroyed twice in history, first by the Turks in 1686, and again in 1936 when the platform crumbled. However, the temple has been rebuilt twice as well, ensuring its ongoing legacy as a historic and cultural monument.

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