Podcast Tour Nashville The Shadows of the Parthenon

Beyond the neon lights of Broadway and the twang of country guitars lies a completely different Nashville—a city that once fiercely determined to be the intellectual and cultural capital of the American South. On this cerebral and grandiose walking tour, you will uncover the architectural masterpieces that earned Nashville the moniker 'Athens of the South.' We will decode the stone manifestos of Greek Revival temples, solemn Beaux-Arts memorials, and Collegiate Gothic sanctuaries of learning. But this is not just a tour of beautiful facades; it is an exploration of the profound contradictions, hidden labor, and evolving ideals of a city trying to elevate its soul through classical architecture. - A 1.7 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 61 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app