From Putin to Marlon Brando: The celebrities, royalty and politicians who’ve visited the Acropolis (PHOTOS)
The Acropolis of Athens, often describes as the cradle of the Western Civilization, attracts millions of visitors each year of all nations, all casts, all social classes, from the likes of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to royalty like the monarchy of Spain, and even Hollywood celebrities like Marlon Brando.
Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st century, many politicians, actors and celebrities of various kinds have left their footprint on the ground of the Acropolis of Athens.
Let’s enjoy some pictures with famous people visiting the Parthenon Temple on the Acropolis site!
Political Personalities, pic: 14th June 1961, Athens, America’s First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President Kennedy, pictured at the Acropolis during a visit to Greece (Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto/Getty Images)Sophia Loren in front of the Acropolis in 1954Melina Merkouri, Greek actress, singer & politician in front of the Parthenon TempleDimitrios Pandermalis (R), president of the Acropolis Museum board, speaks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as they tour the Acropolis Museum in Athens on July 17, 2011, before signing a Cultural Memorandum of Understanding on import restrictions for archaeological finds between the US and Greece. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Saul LOEB (Photo credit should read SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)American film star Marlon Brando visits the ParthenonPrince Rainer III and Princess Grace of Monaco pictured in Athens, Greece, 1961Queen Sophia of Spain pictured in front of the AcropolisFederal President Joachim Gauck on a state visit to the Hellenic Republic and the Acropolis of AthensAgatha Christie, English crime novelist, visits the Parthenon Temple in 1958The Hungarian Nikolska, was pictured by Nelly, while dancing in front of the Parthenon in 1929Bill Clinton waves, while visiting the Acropolis, 2007Jennifer Lopez poses on the top of the AcropolisPresident Putin on the AcropolisElisabeth Taylor with her husband Mike Todd at the ParthenonGary Cooper with his camera pictured on the AcropolisGregory Peck and Veronique Passani, while visiting the cradle of the Western CivilizationPaul Newman, the famous American actor and film director with Joan Woodward on the Acropolis of AthensKirk Douglas, while visiting the Parthenon
