Heading to Santorini island in Greece anytime soon? Well if so, make a date to stop and eat at Pelican Restaurant and Wine Bar. Located in downtown Fira the Pelican is a beautiful place to have dinner. The restaurant is a beautiful garden that really adds to the experience. Grapes hang from the trellis aboveContinue reading “Pelican Restaurant and Wine Bar – Santorini Greece”
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Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece
Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece I’ve mentioned this many times on my blog and I’ll repeat myself here as well. Anytime you are visiting a city that offers a Hop on, Hop off Bus Tour be sure to purchase tickets and get on. This is a fantasticContinue reading “Hop on, Hop off, Bus Tour and Sights Around Town – Athens Greece”
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a stone theater built in 160 AD located on the southern slope of the Acropolis. The amphitheater was built by Herodes Atticus as a tribute to his wife and could seat as many as 5,000 for concerts and other performances. TheContinue reading “The Odeon of Herodes Atticus – Athens Greece”
The Plaka – Athens Greece
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”
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”
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