Nashville is full of gems that need to be rediscovered and one such gem is the Parthenon at Centennial Park. Before one can appreciate the splendor of Nashvilles Parthenon, one may first want to review the history of the original Parthenon found in Athens Greece.
Here are a few fast facts about the original structure:
-The Parthenon is a temple located on the Acropolis, a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece. The exact coordinates are 3758 17.45 N / 2343 34.29 E
-The Parthenon was designed by Phidias
-Work on the building began in 447 BCE and continued until 438 BCE
-The glory of the Parthenon was the gigantic statue of Athena designed by Phidias
The work of the art that stands like a shimmering jewel in the sun in the heart of the Centennial Park is the only exact replica of the Parthenon that exists in the world.
Contruction began in 1897 for the Tennessee Centennial and International exposition. It was originally a temporary structure, but the edifice gained popularity and notariaty and fit well with Nashvilles reputation as the Athens of the South. Subsuquently, the crumbling structure took on a permanent reface in 1920. It opened in 1931 to over 10,000 visitors from United States and around the globe.
Like the original Parthenon, the highlight at its center is an awe inspiring statue of the prudent Goddess of wisdom, Athena.
A word on Centennial Park:
- The park was once a part of a 640 acre farm purchased in 1783 for fifty cents an acre by pioneers John and Ann Robertson Cockrill.
- The land marks the Northern terminus of Natchez Trace.
- The park was an assembly for two wars, the War of 1812 and the Civil War
- It was also a race course and fairground
The Centennial Park is an amazing all day escape for families with children of all ages with its festival and fairs. It has beautiful walking trails and a duck pond. It is scattered with art and history and is a must see for Nashville residents and visitors alike.
The Pinnacle of the park, however, is hands down the Parthenon. In addition to its rich history and the grand Athena statue the Parthenon boasts art galleries full of works both new and old.
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The Parthenon is open from Tuesday to Saturday 9am-4:30pm; from June to August it is open on Sunday 12:30-4:30pm
Admission fees:
Adults $6
Children 4 years or younger are free
Children ages 4-17 $4
Seniors ages 62 plus $4
For more info visit www.Parthenon.org
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