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    24. juni 2016
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    Neoclassical architecture in Plaka.

    25. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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 way or to overlook the beautiful buildings and sites. Part of a cultural restructuring after living under Ottoman rule, neoclassical architecture was a way for Greeks to honor and to rediscover their greek heritage.Les mer

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    Socrates's Prison

    26. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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 during WWII, and was covered with concrete. The concrete was removed in 1999.Les mer

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    Sanctuary of Pan

    27. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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 is not allowed inside.Les mer

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    Pnyx: the First Podium of Democracy

    27. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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 on Philopappos hill, beside the Acropolis. It is easily accessed using the pedestrian walkway around the Acropolis.Les mer

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    Monument of Philopappos

    27. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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 and you can see a beautiful view of the Acropolis and Athens.Les mer

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    Choragic Monument of Lysicrates

    27. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 the first example of using the corinthian order on the exterior of a building.Les mer

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    Hadrian's Arch

    28. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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 (no longer there) that lead to the temple of Olympian Zeus. Some believe that it was built to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian.Les mer

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    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    29. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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 of the temple. The most dramatic element of these ruins is the fallen column, where you can see the column divided into drums.Les mer

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    Kerameikos Museum

    29. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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, and was used by many later generations. The antiquities in the museum -which is a small structure on the site of the cemetery -are almost all grave markers and religious offerings. There is a wide range of marble sculptures, ceramics, and even gold jewelry on display.Les mer

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    Kerameikos Cemetery

    29. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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 expansive and cover several city blocks.Les mer

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    Technopolis, Gazi, Athens

    30. juni 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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 of Gazi, which houses a great number of trendy bars, clubs and restaurants. It is adjacent to kerameikos cemetery, and is a short walk from the acropolis.Les mer

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    Laiki (Farmer's Market)

    1. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 and quality are considerably better than what one would find in a local supermarket. It's also a much funner experience seeing all the colorful displays.Les mer

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    Changing of the guards, Syntagma

    2. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ⛅ 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 wear traditional uniforms form the 1800s. The Evzones kilt-like 'foustanela' has 400 pleats in it that represent the 400 years of Turkish occupation.Les mer

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    Zappeion Hall

    2. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ 🌙 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. The interior of the building has a round courtyard.Les mer

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    Church of Panagia Kapnikarea

    5. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 was built upon the site of pagan antiquities, a temple dedicated toi the goddess Athena or Demeter. You can see the walls of the church incorporate white marble pieces found in the original temple site.Les mer

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    Agios Eleftheris Church

    5. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 1200s by the bishop of Athens. The church is largely made of marble and is adorned with Roman and Byzantine reliefs.Les mer

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    Parthenon on the Acropolis

    9. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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. Under Ottoman rule, it was used as a mosque in the early 1460s. It was greatly damaged in the early 1800s. It was being used as a munitions warehouse by the Ottomans, when it was ignited by a Venetian attach. It is partially being restored to ensure its stability. You can see the new supporting marble since it is a clean white, contrasted by the yellowish original marble. The steps to enter ascend the Acropolis are very slippery and good athletic shoes are required. The view of Athens is breathtaking from the Acropolis.Les mer

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    Syntagma Metro

    10. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 because the excavation of the tunnel unearthed several antiquities. The most impressive being an ancient gravesight. Preserved being glass you can see a cross section of the ancient city below the modern one.Les mer

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    Ai Wei Wei @ Museum of Cycladic Art

    10. juli 2016, Hellas ⋅ ☀️ 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 the permanent collection. His work is deeply political and his criticism of Chinese politics is clearly evident. His use of natural materiel, sucg as wood, marble, and glass makes his work a unique fit with the Cycladic antiquities.Les mer

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