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The Plateia Mitropoleos, the cathedral of the Archbishopric of Athens
The Plateia Mitropoleos, the cathedral of the Archbishopric of Athens
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We stopped at the Plateia Mitropoleos, where a lovely 11th C church, Church of Kapnikarea, sits beside the Metropolis, the cathedral of the Archbishopric of Athens
We stopped at the Plateia Mitropoleos, where a lovely 11th C church, Church of Kapnikarea, sits beside the Metropolis, the cathedral of the Archbishopric of Athens
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The Panathenaic Stadium, constructed in the 4th C BC but underwent major changes in the late 19th century and was connected to the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896.
The Panathenaic Stadium, constructed in the 4th C BC but underwent major changes in the late 19th century and was connected to the revival of the Olympic Games in 1896.
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Of course, we stopped to play a traditional music box
Of course, we stopped to play a traditional music box
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The Plateia Mitropoleos interior
The Plateia Mitropoleos interior
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Overview of the Roman Agora
Overview of the Roman Agora
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The Zappeion Megaron, built in the late 19th century, was erected specifically for the revival of the modern Olympic Games
The Zappeion Megaron, built in the late 19th century, was erected specifically for the revival of the modern Olympic Games
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Interior of the Zappeion Megaron
Interior of the Zappeion Megaron
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The lovely Plaka, the oldest section of Athens
The lovely Plaka, the oldest section of Athens
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The National Garden, once the Royal Garden, was a lovely surprise. This section was once a place where ancient philosophers met - it belonged to one of Aristotle's successors and they would meet outside to discuss important ideas and thoughts! Something we could use now!!
The National Garden, once the Royal Garden, was a lovely surprise. This section was once a place where ancient philosophers met - it belonged to one of Aristotle's successors and they would meet outside to discuss important ideas and thoughts! Something we could use now!!
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National Garden
National Garden
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We went by the Presidential Mansion and observed the guards - this shot is taken from a video of the slow motion walk that is performed as part of their daily duties, including the Changing of the Guard. The walk is said to be replicating the sound of horses. Their shoes weigh over 3 kilos!
We went by the Presidential Mansion and observed the guards - this shot is taken from a video of the slow motion walk that is performed as part of their daily duties, including the Changing of the Guard. The walk is said to be replicating the sound of horses. Their shoes weigh over 3 kilos!
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The lovely 11th century Church of Kapnikarea, which sits beside the Mitropolis
The lovely 11th century Church of Kapnikarea, which sits beside the Mitropolis
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Another view
Another view
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Looking toward Mount Lycabettus, its summit is the highest point in central Athens
Looking toward Mount Lycabettus, its summit is the highest point in central Athens
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Some ancient Greeks we met on our visit to the Acropolis! They were rehearsing for a show that would be presented in the theater that evening
Some ancient Greeks we met on our visit to the Acropolis! They were rehearsing for a show that would be presented in the theater that evening
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You can't have too many views of the Parthenon!
You can't have too many views of the Parthenon!
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A closeup of a few of the Caryatids on the porch of the Erechtheion, the temple dedicated to Athena
A closeup of a few of the Caryatids on the porch of the Erechtheion, the temple dedicated to Athena
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And still another view
And still another view
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And another view
And another view
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Walking beside the Acropolis
Walking beside the Acropolis
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The ancient olive tree, which is alleged to have been planted by Athena, and represents peace, prosperity, and wisdom
The ancient olive tree, which is alleged to have been planted by Athena, and represents peace, prosperity, and wisdom
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Walking toward Monastiraki
Walking toward Monastiraki
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On our walk to Monastiraki
On our walk to Monastiraki
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Flea Market - so much fun to wander!
Flea Market - so much fun to wander!
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Monastiraki Square
Monastiraki Square
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The view from the top - and now we get to see the Acropolis from Mt. Lycabettus!
The view from the top - and now we get to see the Acropolis from Mt. Lycabettus!
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A view from the walk up
A view from the walk up
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From the Benaki Museum - a lovely, small museum, though we were too tired to fully appreciate it by the time we got here
From the Benaki Museum - a lovely, small museum, though we were too tired to fully appreciate it by the time we got here
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Even after the taxi dropped us off, we had a long walk to the top of the hill
Even after the taxi dropped us off, we had a long walk to the top of the hill
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The Church of Agios Georgios (St. George) on the top of Mt. Lycabetetus dates back to 1870
The Church of Agios Georgios (St. George) on the top of Mt. Lycabetetus dates back to 1870
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A small restaurant and cafe - a great place to sit and relax and enjoy the view
A small restaurant and cafe - a great place to sit and relax and enjoy the view
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