The Erechtheion, another architectural masterpiece, is known for its unique asymmetrical design. It was built to honor both Athena and Poseidon, reflecting their legendary contest for the city's ...

The site is an elevated, flat-topped rock with an assortment of monuments and ruins built throughout the 5th century BC , including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Once you're inside the Acropolis Museum, look for the famous caryatids – a collection of marble statues that were replaced by copies on the Erechtheion for the purpose of ...