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How tall is the Parthenon, Athens?

The Parthenon, Athens reaches 13.72 m (45 ft) from base to reconstructed pediment top.

The Parthenon, Athens is taller than you by 12.11 m (39 ft 8.5 in).Parthenon, Athens: 13.72 m (45 ft). You: 5 ft 3.5 in (161.3 cm). Example height The Parthenon, Athens is taller than you by 12.11 m (39 ft 8.5 in).Parthenon, Athens: 13.72 m (45 ft). You: 5 ft 3.5 in (161.3 cm). Example height

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Also listed at 45 ft 0 in: Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles.

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13.72 m (45 ft)

The Parthenon, Athens reaches 13.72 m (45 ft) from base to reconstructed pediment top.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Parthenon, Athens, 13.72 m (45 ft), drawn to scale beside the Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles, 14 m (45 ft)