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Greece’s Parthenon gets upgrade, revealing a look not seen for over 200 years
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Visitors to the Acropolis can now see the Parthenon’s western side fully restored for the first time in about 220 years, with two new marble blocks installed in previously empty gaps.
- The restoration project, officially unveiled on Thursday, addresses long-standing damage caused by war, weather, and looting, enhancing the temple’s geometric perfection.
- The Parthenon, a 25-century-old monument in Athens, attracted approximately 4.6 million visitors last year, highlighting its cultural and historical significance.
- Culture Minister Lina Mendoni praised the restoration, emphasizing that the new stones restore the unique proportions of the Parthenon’s western face.
- This restoration is part of a broader effort that began in 1975 and was funded through a European Union program.
