Acropolis : "The Cradle of Democracy - Acropolis" (World Heritage Day)
Certain human creations need to be celebrated as common treasures owing to the impact they had in shaping their existence. Democracy is presently the most prevalent form of government around the world. And it is in the Acropolis of Athens that democracy is considered to have been born and nurtured. Earning the moniker of "the Cradle of Democracy", the pillars at the barren rocky hill have seen a lot. Goddess Athena overlooking the city of Athens The Parthenon has a Temple of Athena, the Goddess from whom the capital of Greece derive its name. Designed to be in harmony with nature, this UNESCO Heritage site, does not have straight line rather all curves. The monumental structure was built in the 5th century BC to commemorate the rulers win against the Persians. The structure has survived through 25 centuries through wars, fires and what not. The structure, in all probabilities, would have seen Aristotle, Plato and Socrates contemplate fine prints of their ...