The Plaka – Athens Greece In the shadow of the Acropolis is the old Athens neighborhood known as the Plaka. Locals and tourists stroll the streets enjoying shopping, dining, bars, and the charm of the community. The Plaka – Athens Greece Automobile traffic is limited and this makes the streets very safe and quiet. TheContinue reading “The Plaka – Athens Greece”
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The Parthenon – Athens Greece
The Parthenon – Athens Greece Built in 447 BC, the Parthenon stands majestically on top of the Acropolis in Athens Greece. It remains today the most important and enduring structure of ancient Greek and western civilization. The Parthenon – Athens Greece The Parthenon – Athens Greece Reconstruction to restore the Parthenon began in the 1990’sContinue reading “The Parthenon – Athens Greece”
The Erechtheion Temple – Athens Greece
The Erechtheion Temple – Athens Greece The Erechtheion Temple sits at the top of the Acropolis in the shadow of the Parthenon. The Erechtheion Temple was built around 420 BC as a dedication to the Goddess Athena. Although much smaller than the Parthenon the Erechtheion Temple was an architectural wonder and was decorated with very ornateContinue reading “The Erechtheion Temple – Athens Greece”
Belle Amie Restaurant – Athens Greece
Belle Amie Restaurant – Athens Greece While visiting the shore in Athens I came upon the charming Belle Amie Restaurant and decided to stop for lunch. The Belle Amie is located in the Piraeus area of Athens and as you can see from the photo serves up a variety of meats, Greek salads, and seafood.Continue reading “Belle Amie Restaurant – Athens Greece”
The Acropolis – Athens Greece
The Acropolis – Athens Greece The Acropolis sits atop a rocky hill in the center of Athens. It represents the greatest example of the ancient Greek civilization. Atop the sacred hill of the Acropolis are temples designed and built by master architects and sculptors of their age. The Acropolis – Athens Greece Here you seeContinue reading “The Acropolis – Athens Greece”
Great Greek Food – Athens Greece
Great Greek Food – Athens Greece Great Greek Food – Athens Greece Gyros! Delicious! Great Greek Food – Athens Greece Greek salad. Super fresh. Great Greek Food – Athens Greece The menu. As is the case for most restaurants in Athens the menu is in Greek and English. Great Greek Food – Athens Greece
The Athens Gate Hotel – Athens Greece
The Athens Gate Hotel – Athens Greece In downtown Athens I stayed at the Athens Gate Hotel. It was a fantastic choice. The hotel, staff, and location were amazing! I would encourage anybody visiting Athens to stay at this spectacular hotel. The Athens Gate Hotel – Athens Greece The hotel is located in the Plaka,Continue reading “The Athens Gate Hotel – Athens Greece”
Acropolis Museum – Athens Greece
Acropolis Museum – Athens Greece Opening in 2009, The Acropolis Museum in Athens Greece is a modern marvel and beautiful tribute to the Ancient Greek Acropolis. Beautiful statues and stone carvings are displayed in a brilliant way. Acropolis Museum – Athens Greece Acropolis Museum – Athens Greece Looking out the windows of the museum youContinue reading “Acropolis Museum – Athens Greece”
Falafella’s – Athens Greece
Falafella’s – Athens Greece Athens is filled with great restaurants and great food, and the difficulty is choosing one place to eat over another. So when you see 20 people or more lining up for their opportunity to order lunch you know you may have discovered something special. On this afternoon I ran across Falafella’s –Continue reading “Falafella’s – Athens Greece”
The Jockey of Artemision – National Archaeological Museum – Athens
This beautiful statue of a boy riding a horse is one of the best preserved bronze statues on display here at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. Most large bronze statues were melted down over the centuries but this one, known as The Jockey of Artemision, dates back to 150BC and survived after being foundContinue reading “The Jockey of Artemision – National Archaeological Museum – Athens”
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