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Parthenon

The centrepiece of Nashville's Centennial Park is the world's only full-scale replica of the Parthenon temple in Athens, Greece, complete with a re-creation of the 42ft (13m) high statue of Athena that stood outside the temple in ancient Greece. The Parthenon was originally built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition, it's plaster decoration being direct casts of the Parthenon Marbles and original sculptures which adorned the pediments of the Greek Parthenon that was built in 438 BC. The building today serves as Nashville's art museum, with a permanent collection that highlights 19th and 20th century American artists. A variety of temporary shows and exhibitions are also presented.

Address: Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 25th Avenue
E-mail: info@parthenon.org
Website: www.parthenon.org
Telephone: (615) 862 8431
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 4.30pm. From June to August the museum is also open on Sundays from 12.30pm to 4.30pm
Admission: $6 (adults); $3.50 (seniors and children 4-17)