The Acropolis      To view a video, click on your connection speed (56k or 300k)
Location: Greece   Length: 12 min.        56k      300k      56k      300k
The Acropolis of Athens has been a special place to people there for thousands of years. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is a special place in our time for people everywhere. On its top and flanks rest monuments to some of the most significant events and personages in the history of the Western world. For good reason, it is one of the most photographed and visited places on the planet. This video explores the history of the Acropolis, from Neolithic times through the Classical Period to the present.