Athens airport
24. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Just arrived!
Neoclassical architecture in Plaka.
25. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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 wayLæs mere
Socrates's Prison
26. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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 duringLæs mere
Sanctuary of Pan
27. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 isLæs mere
Pnyx: the First Podium of Democracy
27. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 onLæs mere
Monument of Philopappos
27. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 andLæs mere
more photos around Philopappos hill
27. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Choragic Monument of Lysicrates
27. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLæs mere
Hadrian's Arch
28. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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 (noLæs mere
Temple of Olympian Zeus
29. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 ofLæs mere
More details from Temple
29. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Roman baths and other details from the temple of Olympian Zeus
Kerameikos Museum
29. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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, andLæs mere
Kerameikos Museum continued
29. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Kerameikos Cemetery
29. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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 expansiveLæs mere
Technopolis, Gazi, Athens
30. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 ofLæs mere
Graffiti near Gazi, Athens
30. juni 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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 theLæs mere
Laiki (Farmer's Market)
1. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLæs mere
Changing of the guards, Syntagma
2. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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 wearLæs mere
Ethnikos Kypos - National Gardens
2. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ⛅ 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
2. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ 🌙 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. TheLæs mere
Church of Panagia Kapnikarea
5. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasLæs mere
Agios Eleftheris Church
5. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 1200sLæs mere
Parthenon on the Acropolis
9. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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. UnderLæs mere
Syntagma Metro
10. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 becauseLæs mere
Ai Wei Wei @ Museum of Cycladic Art
10. juli 2016, Grækenland ⋅ ☀️ 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 theLæs mere