The
Acropolis of Athens (;
Akrópoli Athinón) is an ancient
citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of
Athens and contains the remains of several
ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the
Parthenon. The word
acropolis comes from the Greek words (
akron, "highest point, extremity") and (
polis, "city"). Although there are many other acropoleis in
Greece, the significance of the Acropolis of Athens is such that it is commonly known as "The Acropolis" without qualification.