A precious success of the golden age of Greek civilization, the magnificent complex Doric temple known as the Parthenon is the largest structure built in Greece, and it has crowned the top point of the city skyline (Acropolis means “upper town”) since the 5th century B.C.
The amazing Acropolis is perched upon a limestone mount towering [...]
If you want to experience Greece, then Athens is the city for you. Imagine going to the Parthenon on top of Acropolis Hill to enjoy the breathtaking view. Acropolis is known to be the Sacred Rock. It is situated on top of 512-foot limestone rock. Acropolis was originally built in 1500 BC.
Erechtheum is another impressive [...]
If you had anywhere in the world you wished to go and could then one of the most culturally rich and inspiring trips would be to Athens. This city is unique because of its wonderful ancient ruin, beautiful cultural events and festivals. There are many museums, galleries and wonderful ancient treasures locate within Greece. Anyone [...]
Of all the cities in the world you could visit for a culturally enriching city break, Athens is surely one of the most intriguing. With ancient ruins all over the city, various cultural events and festivals held annually, and a host of museums and galleries filled with ancient treasures, cultural enthusiasts are sure to come [...]
In the area between the Propylea and the Parthenon, a good many monuments attracted the attention of Pausanias, who was always ready to describe and repeat what he had heard about them, mainly about the votive offerings of the Athenians to gods and heroes and about the small shrines which emphasized the significance of the [...]
Athens Greece is one of the most beautiful and historical cities in all the world. The old world architecture of the city shows its influence from a history that was of world importance. Athens is not only beautiful because of its architectonic and world history but also because of its deep surrounding natural beauty. [...]
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Athens is one of the most historical cities in the world, and the architecture of the city is a tell-tale sign of the centuries of history that have been lived out within its walls. Athens is surrounded on three sides by mountains, and, on the fourth side, the city extends to the coast of the [...]
Athens is the most important of all the cities in Greece both because of its rich history and because of its current importance in the political life, and cultural life of Greece.
At one time the Parthenon was teaming with people coming to worship the gods. If you had been there during that time you would have been awed by the sacred objects, the candles and the smells. I the area between the temple of Athena and the Erechteum would have stood a small shrine of [...]
Before people come to Athens Greece they have a certain picture of the city in their head. They believe it to be a city full of ancient ruins, beautiful cafes, and long winding streets. They think the locals spend their time in these little cafe’s drinking ouzo all day long and playing backgammon. Of course [...]