Nevertheless, it is very cool.
Westy at the Parthenon
Nashville’s Parthenon was originally constructed in 1897 as a full-scale replica for the Tennessee Centennial Celebration. By 1920 it was beginning to fall apart so the city decided to rebuild - this time it was to be a complete replica, inside and out, using permanent materials.
Deb on the steps for perspective...can you even see me?
Inside is a small art museum on the main floor plus displays about the construction of the building. The second floor holds more work pertaining to the construction of the Nashville Parthenon plus a 42-foot-10-inch gilded statue of Athena. The statue of Nike in her outstretched hand is 6 feet 4 inches tall!
Athena
If you ever find yourself in Nashville, I highly recommend a visit.
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