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The Parthenon at Centennial Park

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Nashville built a full-size Parthenon for its 1897 centennial expo — 'Athens of the South' was the city's academic brand. Rebuilt in concrete in the 1920s, it now holds an art museum and the 42-foot gilded Athena Parthenos statue completed in 1990, replicating the lost original by Phidias. Centennial Park's lawns and lake surround it.

2500 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 The quirky must-see — full-scale Parthenon replica with a 42-ft Athena inside.

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Suggested time

1–1.5 hours

Best time

Morning light on the east facade

Official website

www.nashvilleparthenon.com ↗

Must-see spots

42-ft gilded Athena
Full-scale replica
Pediment sculptures
Centennial Park lake

Suggested itinerary · Athens of the South

Know before you go

The Athena Parthenos — 42 feet, gilded, spear in hand — dominates the east cella.
Walk the colonnade — the full exterior replica includes the pediment sculptures.
Centennial Park's lake and walking paths fill the surrounding half hour.

Tips for group trips

Admission ~$10 adult for the museum/Athena interior; the exterior and park are free.
Coach drop on the park's West End Ave or 25th Ave entrances — dedicated bus areas.
The Athena statue is inside the east cella — walk in to eye level with Nike in her palm.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really full-size?

Yes — built to the original Parthenon's exact dimensions, the only one in the world.

Admission?

Around $10 for the museum interior; the park and exterior are free.

Bus access?

Coach drop at the West End Ave or 25th Ave park entrances.

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