Nashville Parthenon

"The full-scale plaster copy of the 438-BC original now houses an art museum." Full review

"After the Civil War, the city emerged... touting itself as the "Athens of the South"." Full review

"Music City’s replica of the Greek temple was built to scale—it’s the exact same size, right down to the 42 foot-tall statue of Athena. " Full review

"A little Greece goes a long way in Nashville, which has bragging rights to the only full-scale replica of the Parthenon in the U.S. " Full review

"A full-scale replica of the one found in Athens...recent visitors praised the well-kept grounds, peaceful atmosphere and magnificent building, recommending an evening visit to see it illuminated. " Full review

"Nashville's Parthenon was constructed to commemorate Tennessee's 1897 centennial...inside are the 63-piece Cowan Collection of American art, traveling exhibits, and the 42-foot Athena Parthenos" Full review

"Built in 1897 as part of Tennessee's centennial celebration, Nashville's Parthenon is an exact replica of the Athenian Parthenon, and while it wasn't meant to be permanent, residents liked it so much that the city decided to keep it"

"Full-scale replica of the Parthenon in the city’s Centennial Park that also doubles as an art museum...the replica also lays claim to the world’s largest set of matching bronze doors."