Historical places of the world

7. The Parthenon

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Although, the Parthenon is in its miserable state, it is still one of the most famous historical place in whole Europe. Built in 5th century BC, the Parthenon is a former temple dedicated to Greek Goddess Athena. The temple was constructed during the height of  the Athenian Empire around 447 BC, but was partially destroyed in the Persian invasion of 480 BC.

At the end of sixth century AD, it was converted into a Christian church dedicated to the Mary the Mother of God. At much later stage, under Ottoman regime, it was changed to a mosque in the early 1460s. Again in 1657, the building was under siege from Venetian bombardment. It was almost a miracle that a major part consisting its basic structure still remain intact, added the beauty of the structure.