The Parthenon

Why is there a Parthenon replica in Nashville? That was my question as I stood outside this giant building that looked like the one in Athens, Greece. (Or so everyone says -- I've never been to the real Parthenon in Athens, Greece.) Apparently, Nashville, at one time, was nicknamed the Athens of the South. To celebrate Tennessee's 100 years of statehood, the city built this Parthenon structure in 1897, which now serves as the centerpiece of Nashville's Centennial Park. Inside The Parthenon, you'll find a re-creation of the 42-foot statue Athena. This is the tallest indoor statue in the U.S., and you really get a sense of the scale when you look at Nike -- Greek goddess of victory -- who stands on Athena's upturned palm. Nike looks tiny, but is actually human sized: 6 feet tall! My mind was kind of blown when I learned that fact.Everyone comes to see Athena, but there are other art exhibits inside The Parthenon. It also houses sculptures and paintings by 19th- and 20th-century American artists, as well as more contemporary temporary exhibits. Families can check out Kidsville at the Parthenon, which is held most Saturdays each month. Visit the museum, enjoy the day's program, and pick up a Kidsville activity kit to take with you.

Located as a centerpiece of Centennial Park, Nashville. This is a full scale replica of the Ancient Greek temple, Parthenon in Athens, Greece and was built in the 1890s. Essentially the Parthenon serves as an art museum for Nashville. Ensure to see the tallest indoor artwork of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, Athena that is 42 feet long. A tiny human sized Nike (goddess of victory) stands in her inner palm. Don't miss this attraction if you have some days in Nashville. Tickets are not free here, except on certain days when some other events are happening in Centennial Park.

Meh. Nit interesting at all other than the size if the atatue inside. The outside was nice to look at but not wow amazing

Drove up on this place as we were cruising around Nashville. Just did the walk around the building to admire the architecture and visualize what the original Parthenon must have looked like. Then we walked around the park to the lake where folks are walking their dogs or exercising. Very cool vibe here. Would love to have biked around.

It's cheap (10.00 for adult). Lots of cool art and the Athena statue is amazing. The park is beautiful. Make sure to go try the swing and see the bench dedicated to Taylor Swift.

In looking for some unusual things to do while in Nashville, we came across this. There is an art museum inside this structure. They had a couple of floors with some interesting art and history, but it wasn't a large collection. There's a huge statue of Athena on the upper level, a section of hands-on for kids, and a couple of areas showcasing artists. It was a nice break from the heat and humidity of the day and is found on the grounds of a beautiful park with a lake.

One of the places I wanted to check out in Nashville and it's not far from our hotel and very close by Vanderbilt university. We didn't go inside the museum and just took photos outside and walked the park for a bits...The structure looks very amazing, looks similar to the real thing in Greece.

Part of Vanderbilt University, this was a great treat to admire. We were in Nashville only for a day and got there after they closed, so couldn't go in.It's a beautiful replica of the Archipolis that was also a replica of and nspired by Persepolis from ancient Iran.The columns and place looked so authentic, it sucked we couldn't go inside.Highly recommended if visiting Nashville!

I recently visited the Parthenon, and it was absolutely beautiful. It's a full-scale replica of the original in Athens, Greece, and standing before it truly made me feel like I was in Greece--it's a surreal experience you won't get anywhere else. Inside, the Parthenon also functions as an art museum with some wonderful exhibits. During my visit, there was a rotating wood art exhibit that was particularly interesting. The Athena statue is breathtaking, and standing in the Parthenon room, taking it all in, was awe-inspiring. Outside, Centennial Park is a great place for both locals and tourists to relax. There were plenty of people picnicking, playing spike ball and volleyball, or simply enjoying the sunset. It's a perfect spot for outdoor activities and unwinding.

Beautiful park and structure! The museum was sadly closed by the time we arrived (closes 4:30 pm on Fri-Sun) but we walked around the park. Very dog friendly and many families were picnicking and groups were playing volleyball and soccer. There is a pond with geese, and some man-made small water features (little streams). It felt very safe and there was plenty of parking. We came back at night but parts of the park were very dark. The structure itself is lit up, but not the surrounding area, so we chose not to enter.