ETYM Greek akropolis; akros extreme + polis city.
The citadel in ancient Greek towns.
Fortified elevated part of ancient Greek city. Acropolis the ancient citadel of Athens.
Citadel of an ancient Greek town. The Acropolis of Athens contains the ruins of the Parthenon and surrounding complexes, built there during the days of the Athenian empire.
The term is also used for analogous structures. + prikaži više