One of the very famous landmarks in Athens is the church of Kapnikarea. The easiest way to arrive is to go to the constitution square or Plateia Syntagmatos and turn right on Odos Ermou. Then you will only need to walk down the street until you arrive at this world famous church.
Dec 232009
Dec 212009
Let us now visit the church of Kapnikarea. The simplest way to get there, is to return to Plateia Syntagmatos (Constitution Square) and then turn right into Odos Ermou. A few minutes’ walk along this street will bring us to this famous church.
Dec 192009
Greece has always been one of those great countries you must visit. It has always been a country of story and of legends. It is here that artists, and poets told stories about great heroes, and as important as Athens is in Greece there is only one famous hero of this amazing city, and that … read more …
Dec 172009
Greece is a land of legends, and the people in many of the ancient city states told stories about great heroes in their past. Surprisingly, in view of its importance over many centuries, Athens could boast only one famous hero: Theseus. Theseus was the son of King Aegeus of Athens and Aethra, daughter of the … read more …
Agora of Athens was very important in ancient Greece. It was a large open center where the citizens met, and assembled to listen to speeches, or for a wide variety of reasons. On some days it was used as a market, while on other it was used for a theatrical performance, or an election, a … read more …
Dec 092009
The Agora of Athens was the center of the ancient city: a large, open square where the citizens could assemble for a wide variety of purposes. On any given day the space might be used as a market, or for an election, a dramatic performance, a religious procession, military drill, or athletic competition. Here administrative, … read more …
Any discussions regarding ancient civilizations will never fail mentioning the great city of Athens, Greece. With the mystique enveloping its well-preserved ruin sites and other popular archeological sites makes it even more appealing as scholarly destination. However, with the hype in local tourism, Athens has taken a new image. With its fine ruin sites, noteworthy … read more …
When planning that great tour of famous world cities, you can not forget Athens. This is one of those cities that measures their story in the thousands of years rather than the hundreds, so it must be a must see on one of your trips.
If you are thinking about cities that have histories measured in thousands of years rather than just a few centuries or less, Athens must be near the top of your list. Situated in southern Greece, not far from the huge port of Piraeus, Athens has a history that stretches back into Greek myth. Indeed, many … read more …
Nov 212009
Athens has a rich and long history. In fact, it is one of the most interesting histories in the world and one which we all learn of in school. This city was the world empire of Greece at one time, and today, is still the capital of a great country. Athens is the city you … read more …