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Neoclassical architecture in Plaka.

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 wayBaca selengkapnya
Socrates's Prison

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 duringBaca selengkapnya
Sanctuary of Pan

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 isBaca selengkapnya
Pnyx: the First Podium of Democracy

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 onBaca selengkapnya
Monument of Philopappos

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 andBaca selengkapnya
more photos around Philopappos hill

Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

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 theBaca selengkapnya
Hadrian's Arch

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 (noBaca selengkapnya
Temple of Olympian Zeus

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 ofBaca selengkapnya
More details from Temple

Roman baths and other details from the temple of Olympian Zeus
Kerameikos Museum

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, andBaca selengkapnya
Kerameikos Museum continued

Kerameikos Cemetery

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 expansiveBaca selengkapnya
Technopolis, Gazi, Athens

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 ofBaca selengkapnya
Graffiti near Gazi, Athens

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 theBaca selengkapnya
Laiki (Farmer's Market)

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 andBaca selengkapnya
Changing of the guards, Syntagma

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 wearBaca selengkapnya
Ethnikos Kypos - National Gardens

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

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. TheBaca selengkapnya
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

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 wasBaca selengkapnya
Agios Eleftheris Church

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 1200sBaca selengkapnya
Parthenon on the Acropolis

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. UnderBaca selengkapnya
Syntagma Metro

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 becauseBaca selengkapnya
Ai Wei Wei @ Museum of Cycladic Art

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 theBaca selengkapnya