Frankish Tower (Acropolis of Athens)
Former medieval tower in present-day GreeceThe Frankish Tower was a medieval tower built on the Acropolis of Athens. The date and circumstances of its construction are unclear, but it was probably built as part of the palace of the Dukes of Athens, who ruled Athens between 1205 and 1458 during what was known as the Frankokratia.
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Temple of Athena Nike
Ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens
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Athena Promachos
Bronze statue of Athena
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Brauroneion
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Pelasgic wall
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Siege of the Acropolis (1687)
Part of the Morean War
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Klepsydra (Acropolis)
Ancient well in Athens Acropolis
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Propylaia (Acropolis of Athens)
The gate of the Acropolis of Athens
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Beulé Gate
Fortified gateway on the Acropolis of Athens