Welcome back to the next installment of Dazzling Designs!
The Stoa of Attalos in Athens, Greece is a remarkable structure. Built in 138 B.C. by King Attalos II, this Mediterranean wonder served as a perfect place for the people to gather for events. It provides protection from the elements while still letting light and fresh air in. Forty-two shops reside inside the stoa which serves as an important landmark for trade and commerce in Athens.
The front facade and columns are made out of beautiful marble taken from quarries nearby in the mountains and the walls on the inside are made of limestone. The modern reconstruction rests almost exactly on the first foundation, and luckily the original front facade was intact showing the height of the old roof. This helped the reconstruction process tremendously as they knew how high the roof was.
Before Reconstruction:
After Reconstruction:
The stoa still serves as a gathering place for the people of Athens. Greek architecture is one of my favorites. They use marble, limestone, and sandstone to create very ornate and intricate structures. I noticed many Greek structures have very flat and gradual roofs which I really like. I will be incorporating this style into some future Minecraft projects which you'll be seeing very soon!
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