Athens airport
June 24, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Just arrived!
Neoclassical architecture in Plaka.
June 25, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Walking around the Plaka area of downtown at the foot hills of the Acropolis you'll find a lot of examples of neoclassical architecture. The streets are like a labyrinth and it's easy to lose your wayRead more
Socrates's Prison
June 26, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Located on Philopappos hill next to the Acropolis, the three carved out rooms are rumored to be where Socrates was imprisoned before his execution. The structure was used to hide antiquities duringRead more
Sanctuary of Pan
June 27, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Chiseled into a slope surrounding the Acropolis were several sanctuaries dedicated to divinities of nature, fertility and healing. This sanctuary houses a relief of Pan, although the general public isRead more
Pnyx: the First Podium of Democracy
June 27, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
In 507 BC, Athenians first gathered at the podium at Pnyx to conduct assemblies. This location was pivotal in the development of democracy, where power was transferred to citizens. It is located onRead more
Monument of Philopappos
June 27, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
This structure sits at the highest point of Philopappos hill and is a monument or masuleum of Gaius Julius Antiochus Epiphanes Philopappos or Philopappus. It is a very easy walk from the street andRead more
more photos around Philopappos hill
June 27, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
June 27, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Located near the Acropolis, this monument was erected in 335 BC by a wealthy patron to commemorate the first place prize of a musical performance. It has significant historical importance being theRead more
Hadrian's Arch
June 28, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
The walking tour of Athens continues! Today I went a short walking distance from the Acropolis to Hadrian's Arch. Built around 132 A.D. in the classical style, it once spanned an ancient road (noRead more
Temple of Olympian Zeus
June 29, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Walking distance to the Acropolis and Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the largest temples in the ancient world. The site is very sparse and viewers have an unobstructed view ofRead more
More details from Temple
June 29, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Roman baths and other details from the temple of Olympian Zeus
Kerameikos Museum
June 29, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Walking distance from the Parthenon to the west is Kerameikos. Kerameikos was considers the most important cemetery of ancient times. The location was used as a cemetery as far back as 2500 BC, andRead more
Kerameikos Museum continued
June 29, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Kerameikos Cemetery
June 29, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Kerameikos was divided by stone walls; the interior housing the city's potters' quarters and the outside was used to bury Athenians. Remains date back to about 2500-3000 B.C. The grounds are expansiveRead more
Technopolis, Gazi, Athens
June 30, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Technopolis is a the old gasworks of Athens which has been converted into an Industrial museum and events venue. Concerts and travelling exhibitions are often held here. It is located in the area ofRead more
Graffiti near Gazi, Athens
June 30, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Graffiti, or "Aerosol Art" is pretty common in Athens. I think it adds an interesting layer of modern sensibilities over the backdrop of antiquities in a bustling city. These images I found around theRead more
Laiki (Farmer's Market)
July 1, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
I went to the Laiki this morning to buy some fruits and vegetables for the week. The Laiki is a pop-up street market that happens once a week in the different neighborhoods in Athens. The prices andRead more
Changing of the guards, Syntagma
July 2, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Every hour, 24 hrs a day, there is a chaining of the guards ceremony at the Parliament building, Syntagma. Syntagma is located on the city center. They guards are called Evzones and they wearRead more
Ethnikos Kypos - National Gardens
July 2, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Located next to the Parliament building (syntagma), the national garden is a large public space where locals and visitors can take a break from the busy city. The gardens encompass 38 acres.
Zappeion Hall
July 2, 2016 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Zappeion is a neoclassical building in the heart of Athens in the national gardens. It was built in 1888 as an exhibition hall for the first modern Olympic games, which were held in Athens. TheRead more
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea
July 5, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
A short walk down from Syntagma on Ermou street is located the Church of Panagia Kapnikarea. It is an early Christian church that was built around 1050. Like many early churches in Greece, it wasRead more
Agios Eleftheris Church
July 5, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
My favorite church in Athens! Located adjacent to the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, this tiny church is a breath of fresh air in the crowded Athens streets. It was built in the start of the 1200sRead more
Parthenon on the Acropolis
July 9, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Construction began around 447 B.C. and was completed around 432 B.C. The temple was is an example of the Doric order in architecture. UnderRead more
Syntagma Metro
July 10, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
On my way to check out the Cycladic Museum, I used the opportunity to check out the artifacts at the Syntagma Metro stop. When the metro was being built in the 1990s, there were several delays becauseRead more
Ai Wei Wei @ Museum of Cycladic Art
July 10, 2016 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
I was lucky enough to be in Athens this summer during an Ai Wei Wei exhibit held at the Cycladic Art museum. His artwork was held in a private floor of the museum as well as being scattered among theRead more