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What is the Acropolis? 

The Acropolis, an emblematic citadel in Athens, was constructed well before the 5th century BC but gained prominence when the Greeks defeated the Persians, and Athens and was leading a union of Greek city-states. Initially a defensive stronghold, it evolved to house vital religious temples, then turned into a sacred site, and now is a treasured UNESCO World Heritage symbol of ancient Greek civilization and artistry. At the heart of the Acropolis is the Parthenon, a magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Athena which is surrounded by other important structures such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Erechtheion, and the Propylaea.

Historical Nugget: In the 6th century CE, the Parthenon was converted into a Christian church, and the Erechtheum became a female monastery. In the 15th century CE, the Ottoman Empire conquered Greece, and the Parthenon was converted into a mosque. The Ottomans also built a minaret on the Acropolis, which was destroyed by a Venetian bombardment in 1687.