The space around the Parthenon was replete with sacred objects and votive offerings. In the area between the temple of Athena and the Erechtheion, Pausanias reported the small shrine of the seed-bearing Earth where there was a statue of this minor divinity appealing to Zeus for rain. In grid Attica, drought was always one of … read more …
Jun 252009
During 480 and 479 BC the Persians, under King Xerxes attempted the subjugation of Greece, and burned Athens before being forced to retreat. When the Athenians, who had been evacuated from the city, returned, they found that all the fine buildings on the Acropolis had been laid waste. At first they determined not to rebuild … read more …
The port of Athens, Piraeus was the greatest port of the ancient world and remains one of the busiest in the Mediterranean. In a country that derives most of its livelihood from the sea, Piraeus is the true capital, while Athens is a sprawling suburb full of bureaucrats. Still, it’s hard to find much charm … read more …
This metropolitan capital is also the largest and one of the oldest cities in Greece. Athens is rich with ancient history, myths and a contemporary touch of bars, cafe and restaurants. Athens is also the city of Olympics, architecture and holiday in Athens is nevertheless a complete adventure in itself, with Athens offering breathtaking archaeological … read more …
Athens history is rich with relics, wars, and power struggles! Athens is known for its distinct two hills which sit in the middle of the city, one called Lycabettus, which is the higher of the two, and the Acropolis which sits some 150 m above sea level. Research has shown that because of the abundance … read more …