The history of the Parthenon, that global symbol of culture and sophistication, has been retold throughout ancient and modern history. Its image has been heavily used in Hollywood blockbusters, the backdrop for romantic films and historical dramas. It was described by Oscar Wilde as a ‘white goddess’, while Sigmund Freud described its grandeur in a letter to his friend, the writer Romain Rolland.
As a structure it is so recognisable that visitors are stopped in their tracks by its size, its might and a
