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The Acropolis of Athens in the 19th and early 20th century
The Acropolis of Athens in the 19th and early 20th century
A chronicle through selected material, including photographs courtesy and copyright of the Photographic Archive of the Benaki Museum in Athens. AcropolisofAthens.gr is grateful to the Benaki Museum for the permission granted for this material.
A chronicle through selected material, including photographs courtesy and copyright of the Photographic Archive of the Benaki Museum in Athens. AcropolisofAthens.gr is grateful to the Benaki Museum for the permission granted for this material.
Discover photographic testimonies of the Acropolis and its surroundings, starting from the oldest existing photograph of the Acropolis. Access photographic records of structures that do not exist anymore, such as the Frankish tower on the Acropolis and Elgin's clock tower in Plaka. And enjoy a panorama of the city of Athens, alongside stereoscope cards for 3D viewing of the Parthenon and the Erectheion from 1865.
1842
1842
The oldest existing photograph of the Acropolis of Athens
The oldest existing photograph of the Acropolis of Athens
This photograph is considered the oldest existing photograph of the Acropolis of Athens
Athens, 1842
Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (1804-1892)
Source: 'The first photograph of the Acropolis and its history', Greek News Agenda (26 Sep 2019) ⧉
The Frankish Tower ('Koulas') is also visible on the right. Information about this structure which, today, does not exist anymore, can be found in this article ⧉ (in Greek).
1851
1851
Western side of the Acropolis. The Frankish Tower ('Koulas'), the old external entrance, the dome ('Tholiko') and the Seprenje wall are visible.
Athens, 1851
Alfred Nicolas Normand
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
Southeastern side of the Acropolis and surrounding area.
Athens, 1851
Alfred Nicolas Normand
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
Temple of Olympian Zeus with the Acropolis in the background. The three individual columns of the temple and the cloister of a colonnade are visible.
Athens, 1851
Alfred Nicolas Normand
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
1852
1852
Hadrian's Gate with the Acropolis in the background.
Athens, 1852
Alfred Nicolas Normand
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
More about Hadrian's Gate ⧉.
1853-1854
1853-1854
Impressions from the Propylaea and temple of Athena Nike at the entrance of the Acropolis
Impressions from the Propylaea and temple of Athena Nike at the entrance of the Acropolis
View of the central building of the Propylaea from the east.
Athens, 1853-1854
James Robertson
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The Temple of Athena Nike from the northeast.
Athens, 1853-1854
James Robertson
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
Impressions from the Parthenon and the Erechtheion
Impressions from the Parthenon and the Erechtheion
The western facade of the Parthenon.
Athens, 1853-1854
James Robertson
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The interior of the Parthenon from the northeast.
Athens, 1853-1854
James Robertson
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The northern entrance of the Erechtheion from the northeast.
Athens, 1853-1854
James Robertson
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
c. 1865
c. 1865
The western side of the Acropolis with the Frankish Tower ('Koulas').
Athens, c. 1865
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The Acropolis from Philoppapou Hill. The Odeon of Herod Atticus is visible.
Athens, c. 1865
Dimitrios Konstantinou
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The temple of Olympian Zeus with the Acropolis in the background. The cloister of a colonnade and a café are visible in the archaeological site.
Athens, c. 1865
Dimitrios Konstantinou
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The northwestern facade of the Parthenon.
Athens, c. 1865
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
The northeastern side of the porch of the Caryatids, Erechtheion.
Athens, c. 1865
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
A panorama snapshot
A panorama snapshot
(in 5 clicks)
(in 5 clicks)
Panorama of the City of Athens (in five parts). Athens, c. 1865. Paul Baron Des Granges.
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
1869
1869
c. 1870
c. 1870
View of the Theseion with the Acropolis in the background. The Frankish Tower ('Koulas') is visible.
Athens, c. 1870
Petros Moraitis
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
c. 1925-1939
c. 1925-1939
Rear view of a Caryatid and the northern side of the Parthenon.
Athens, c. 1925-1939
Nelly's
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
Interior of the nave and the western gate of the Parthenon.
Athens, c. 1925-1939
Nelly's
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
Ionic capital and the northeastern corner of the Parthenon.
Athens, c. 1925-1939
Nelly's
© Benaki Museum Photographic Archive
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