Date built – Museum: 2009Architect: Bernard TschumiThe Museum is designed to house archaeological artefacts that are found at the Acropolis and to complement the ancient ruins overlooking it.It’s position takes place in the foot of the Acropolis, where the concept for the overall construction was driven by basic Greek architecture. Taking into consideration the precious surroundings, climate and excavations of the site, the museum allows visitors to really appreciate the location they are in.

The building’s alignment with the Parthenon across the other side, encourages the primary preservation of this site.

Even before entering the building, there is a constant need to turn your head and gaze at the original ruins of the Acropolis, as the structure of the overall building is formed with the intention to show that its reason for existing is because of those ruins; every corner and every curve, faces and orientates to them.

Its simplicity and limited use of materials such as concrete, glass, steel and marble, do not overpower what’s really important; the displayed artefacts. Large windows, placed accordingly to the building’s plan, also provide guests to view the Acropolis and Athens from every angle throughout the building.

With every possible opportunity, the architect has let the building flood with natural light, allowing the audience to envision the artefacts and excavations in their natural state, embracing them as they were once embraced.The exterior walls are designed to reflect the significant surroundings, again, singling out the most important features that Athens holds.

Overall, the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the museum itself hold great historical importance of which due to the overall scheme of the most famous site in Athens, they can be highly respected and admired in the right way.