What was the parthenon in athens used for?

Cultural Crusader

Rich, resourceful and ruthless, the Venetians left handsome imprints across the Greek world, says Matthew Dennison , as he explores the lingering traces of a vanished empire

“Hands of Saint Dominic” by Albrecht Dürer, 1506; ...

The Venice Architecture Biennale

With their potent blend of wild looks and mystery, Britain’s ancient sites have an enduring magnetism–and there are far more of them than you might imagine, says Tom Howells

La Pietà by Michelangelo