The world's only full-scale replica of the Greek temple. Nashville's version was originally constructed as a temporary plaster exhibit for Tennessee's Centennial Exposition in 1897 and then was rebuilt with more permanent materials in 1931. Inside the main hall, the 42-ft/13-m statue of Athena was covered in gold leaf to match the original statue in Athens. The rest of the interior houses exhibits about the history of the structure, as well as a gallery with rotating shows and permanent artwork by such American masters as Winslow Homer. Tuesday-Saturday 9 am-4:30 pm, Sunday 12:30-4:30 pm. US$5 adults. Free parking. West End and 25th avenues (in Centennial Park), Nashville. Phone 615-862-8431. http://www.parthenon.org.
