1. acropolis - Noun
2. Acropolis - Proper noun
The upper part, or the citadel, of a Grecian city; especially, the citadel of Athens.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe Acropolis – the spaces between the columns – the depth of flutings to touch – the breadth, weight and volume – the magnificence of a single marble bole up-ended -. The passionate warm colour of the marble and all-pervading philosophic proportion and space. Barbara Hepworth
Much has been said and continues to be said of what little concern the Turks had for the Acropolis treasures. Melina Mercouri
And I don't consider Broadway the acropolis of theatrical art. I mean Broadway is commercial - that's what it is. It's expensive seats and a lot of them that have to be filled every night. Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway, as far as I'm concerned, is in New York the pride of New York theater. Tony Kushner
Ahhiya(wa) has been identified with the Achaeans of the Trojan War and the city of Wilusa with the legendary city of Troy (note the similarity with early Greek Ϝίλιον main Wilion, later Ἴλιον main Ilion, the name of the acropolis of Troy). Source: Internet
A grand staircase led from a terrace below to the courtyard on the acropolis. Source: Internet
A little further there are the remains of houses and the terrace is bordered by a Doric portico (57 metres long and 2.8 metres deep) which overlooks part of the wall supporting the acropolis. Source: Internet