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The Parthenon

25th at West End Ave, Centennial Park, Nashville, TN 37201
615-862-8431
Ranked #21 of 94 attractions in Nashville
4.0 of 5 stars 166 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Monuments/ Statues
Description: The only full-size replica of the Parthenon (in Greece) in the world.
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bucks co., pa
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

When you tour the Museum and read all about the construction and then see the statue of Athena, you walk away totally impressed.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Parthenon is in Centennial Park, between West End and Charlotte avenues. It is the only full size replica of the Parthenon located in Greece, built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in the late 1890s. A beautiful place for photographers. It is a safe place during the day for picnics and walking the trials, but after dark, the homeless folks... More

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Carmichael, California
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Is a beautiful Univ campus. Interesting history. Saw this while on a 2 hour grayline tour.

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great place to visit if you love Greek mythology. Great art in a beautiful setting!

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calabash, nc
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Interesting place to walk around ad learn some intersting history.You can't take pictures on the first floor but yo can on the second floor.On the top floor is were you will Athena in all her glory.She is so huge, check her hands out!Don't forget to check out the doors and rub the Tiger head on the door for good luck!... More

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North Ridgeville, Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We were with friends who had no idea where we were taking them. They couldn't believe it when they saw the Parthenon. We had been to Greece and saw the original and it was great to see what the original buiding looked like right down to the statue of Athena. When at the real Parthenon they talk about the statue,... More

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South Gloucestershire
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A very impressive exact copy of the Greek version and in very much better condition but that's it really.

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Wapello, Iowa
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This is as close to Athens as we may ever get, so we thought it would be fun to see the Parthenon up close. It is absolutely beautiful and quite impressive with its detail. Athena is the highlight of the visit...however, I wish they had not painted her face. Absolutely loved the replicas of the ruins and the small scale... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Nice art museum. the upstairs was awesome. Not alot to do inside, but the outside seemed like there was alot to explore. we did not explore outside, but we definetely will in the future.

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CHICAGO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

True to its name it looks like the parthenon. While it was somewhat interesting from a historical perspective they could perhaps have more exhibits to give you a deeper understanding of the history of the real parthenon.

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