Parthenon

Parthenon

The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It was built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Nashville's moniker, the "Athens of the South", influenced the choice of the building as the centerpiece of the 1897 Centennial Exposition.

A number of buildings at the Exposition were based on ancient originals, however the Parthenon was the only one that was an exact reproduction. It was also the only one that was preserved by the city, although the Knights of Pythias Pavilion building was purchased and moved to nearby Franklin, Tennessee.

Location

2500 West End Avenue
Nashville, Davidson County
Tennessee
USA

Getting There

The Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee is located in Centennial Park and can be reached by public transportation. Bus routes 3, 5, 7, 9, and 25 all stop near the park, and visitors can use the Music City Central bus station located in downtown Nashville as a hub to transfer to other bus routes as needed. The closest bus stop to the Parthenon is the 25th Ave N & West End Ave WB stop. From there, it is a short walk to the park.

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