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The Parthenon

Similarities and Differences

The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 a.c

It was created for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889.

Above the Athenians began to build a building that was burned by the Persians

Construction began in 1887 and ended in 1889

was the center of the complex of buildings that formed the Acropolis

It was built for the International exhibition of Paris

Its construction is one of the clearest examples of knowledge in geometry by Greek mathematicians and architects

250 workers worked

Creation Parthenon Creation Torre de Eiffel

LocationParthenon Torre de Effie

The Parthenon is Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens.

It was created for the Universal Exhibition in Paris

Above the Athenians began to build a building that was burned by the Persians

CharacteristicsParthenon Torre de Eiffel

The capital consists of necking, equine and abacus, which project considerably.

The tower weighs about 7,300 tons

The frieze of the Doric metopes and pediments inside is where the sculpture develops.

períptero is surrounded by columns.

The ceiling of the highest room or cella, located at the eastern end, contained a huge statue criselefantina

Every five years are applied 50 tons of paint to prevent corrosion of the material.

The color is painted the Tower is not homogeneousIt has 2.5 million rivets.

Los cimientos tienen una profundidad máxima de 30 metros.

ArchitectureParthenon Torre de Eiffel

The architects were Ictinus and Calícrates

The tower design was created by Gustave Eiffel

The construction cost the Athenian Parthenon treasury 469 silver talents

Iron construction 300 meters high

Temple of Doric order with 8 columns on the facade and 17 columns on the flanks

The feet rest on a concrete foundation installed meters below ground level on a bed of compacted gravel

Architecture

Historic MeaningParthenon Torre Eiffel

represents the Athenian citizens approaching the goddess Athena in the Panathenaic procession processional parties

Represent the heyday of Greek civilization in all its aspects.

Athens is rich and powerful

The statues of the pediments, depicting scenes from the life of Athena, and the statue of Athena Parthenos free in the cella

Depends on the fashions and tastes of each era.

has become a global icon and unmistakable symbol of the City of Light

Marked the centenary of the French Revolution.

Welcomes every year about 7 million visitors.

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