Today we spent the day in Athens, a city that needs no introduction. Our first stop – The Acropolis.
ACROPOLIS:
When we arrived at about 2pm, the place was swamped with tourist, coupled with the very hot weather meant that we did not enjoy our time here as much as we would have liked to. Every little bit of shade is occupied by tourist seeking a time out from the blistering hot sun.
Dad busy taking photo at the bottom of the staircase leading up to the Propylea.
Temple of Athena Nike (building on the top right corner) on the raised bastion and the Propylea (entrance to the Acropolis, at the top of the stairs).
Erechtheum – an ancient Greek Temple
The other side of the Erechtheum
The Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheum.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Parthenon, a temple of the Doric order, dedicated to Athena Parthenos. More info below:
More info on the Parthenon
Details of the Parthenon
Beulé Gate – Acropolis exit.
Temple of Hephaestus, photographed from the Acropolis.
View from the top of the Acropolis.
ATHENS CITY CENTRE:
Syntagma Square (Constitution Square)
Street in from of Syntagma Square (Constitution Square)
Parliament building
Zappeion Hall – used for official or private meetings and ceremonies.
Greek Presidential Guards
Hadrian’s Arch
The Lantern of Diogenis at Plaka.
Monastiraki Square, flea market area in the old part of Athens.
Monastiraki Square, flea market area in the old part of Athens.
Lots of souvenir shops along the smaller streets off Monastiraki Square.
Souvenirs on sale
ACROPOLIS:
When we arrived at about 2pm, the place was swamped with tourist, coupled with the very hot weather meant that we did not enjoy our time here as much as we would have liked to. Every little bit of shade is occupied by tourist seeking a time out from the blistering hot sun.
Dad busy taking photo at the bottom of the staircase leading up to the Propylea.
Temple of Athena Nike (building on the top right corner) on the raised bastion and the Propylea (entrance to the Acropolis, at the top of the stairs).
Erechtheum – an ancient Greek Temple
The other side of the Erechtheum
The Porch of the Caryatids at the Erechtheum.
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Parthenon, a temple of the Doric order, dedicated to Athena Parthenos. More info below:
More info on the Parthenon
Details of the Parthenon
Beulé Gate – Acropolis exit.
Temple of Hephaestus, photographed from the Acropolis.
View from the top of the Acropolis.
ATHENS CITY CENTRE:
Syntagma Square (Constitution Square)
Street in from of Syntagma Square (Constitution Square)
Parliament building
Zappeion Hall – used for official or private meetings and ceremonies.
Greek Presidential Guards
Hadrian’s Arch
The Lantern of Diogenis at Plaka.
Monastiraki Square, flea market area in the old part of Athens.
Monastiraki Square, flea market area in the old part of Athens.
Lots of souvenir shops along the smaller streets off Monastiraki Square.
Souvenirs on sale
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