Greece has revealed the restored west façade of the Parthenon in Athens after the removal of external scaffolding that had been in place for more than two centuries. Multiple outlets report that the scaffolding was taken down on the monument’s western side, allowing the façade to be seen in a more complete state for the first time in roughly 200–220 years. Euronews describes the step as a key milestone in the long restoration effort, noting that scaffolding has been permanently removed and that the façade is now visible in its fullest possible form. The West Australian and PerthNow similarly state that the west façade has been uncovered after a project lasting around 200 years, with the scaffolding removal being the main event prompting renewed public visibility of the structure. Together, the reports frame the announcement as the latest phase of a protracted conservation and restoration process for one of Greece’s best-known landmarks, focused on bringing the west exterior back into view after an extended period of protective coverings and restoration work.
Scaffolding removed to reveal restored west façade of Greece’s Parthenon
Greece has revealed the restored west façade of the Parthenon in Athens after the removal of external scaffolding that had been in place for more than two centuries. Multiple outlets report that the s...
- External scaffolding on the Parthenon’s west (western) façade has been removed.
- The façade can be seen for the first time in roughly 200–220 years.
- The change follows a long restoration project spanning about two centuries.
- Euronews reports the scaffolding removal is permanent.
- The west façade of the Parthenon in Athens is now visible in a more complete form.
For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.
14 hours agoScaffolding on the western side of the Parthenon in Athens has been removed, revealing the facade for the first time in more than 200 years.
15 hours agoScaffolding on the western side of the Parthenon in Athens has been removed, revealing the facade for the first time in more than 200 years.
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