“One does not simply walk to the Acropolis”
If you’ve visited the Acropolis Museum (and if not, you really should — it’s well worth it), you may have noticed an eye-catching miniature model of the Parthenon made entirely out of LEGO bricks.
As reported on resgerendae.wordpress.com, this massive LEGO Acropolis was created in 2018 by Australian artist Ryan McNaught using an incredible 120,000 LEGO pieces. It tells the story of the Acropolis hill from the Mycenaean era all the way to the present day.
The model doesn't just include the Parthenon — complete with its two chambers, the treasury and the inner sanctuary with the famed chryselephantine statue of Athena — but also depicts legendary scenes like the mythological contest between Athena and Poseidon. It features the Panathenaic procession, the Theater of Dionysus with scenes from Oedipus Rex and Lysistrata, and even the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in its modern use, with an Elton John concert in full swing — and a souvlaki stand, of course.
The LEGO Acropolis combines humor with historical accuracy, showcasing how the past and present coexist at Greece’s most iconic archaeological site — complete with tourists, tour guides, and yes… Gandalf.
In fact, Gandalf was recently spotted by a sharp-eyed tourist, who shared the discovery on TikTok — and the post quickly went viral!
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