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To the left of Parthenon in Acropolis, you can see the Erechtheion, one of the main attractions in Athens. This monument is the tomb where the remains of Erechtheus, a legendary Athenian King, can be found. Its hole and northern porch's floors each has a hole that are said to have been struck by Poseidon's trident, with the god's intention of making a spring gush forth from the location. This was during a contest with Athena to have the city named either in his or her honor. Athena countered the appearance of the spring with an olive tree.

Today, you can see an olive tree planted beside the Erechtheion as a reminder of the goddess' victory over the god of the sea. As among the attractions in Athens, there are delicate carvings here that you should take the time to enjoy. The Caryatids that are presently holding the porch of the Erectheion in place are the casts that have been put there to replace the originals that were moved to the Acropolis Museum. This is to prevent the original structures from being further eroded by the acid nefos or smog of Athens.

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