Syngrou St.
Colourful graffiti in pedestrian underpass. Athens seems to support a...
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Parthenon.
This view of the parthenon atop the acropolis with the city in the foreground...
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Plaka
A quiet street removed from the bustle of the souvenir shops.
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Hadrian's Gate
A nice example of Corinthian columns accentuated by the perpetaually blue...
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Parthenon.
A nice shot of the parthenon up close.
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Monasteraki district
Street musicians add to the lively ambiance here.
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The flag.
Perhaps one of the most appropriately coloured flag ever designed.
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Temple of Zeus
Nicely preserved Corinthian columns.
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Syntagma Square
Lovers enjoying an interlude on a lazy day. Syntagma Square is where...
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Lykavitus Hill
A view of the Acropolis lookin southwest from Lykavitus Hill. This is the...
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lykavitus Hill
A view of the temple of Zeus.
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Lykavitos Hill
The Intercontinental Athenium in mid picture with Piraeus and the sea beyond....
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Lykavitos Hill
Panoramic view wih acropolis and sea beyond.
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Lykavitos Hill
Bell tower of church at summit.
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lykavitos Hill
Another look at the bell tower.
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lykavitos Hill
panoramic view looking northwest.
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lykavitus Hill
Tourists taking advantage of the only shade at the top of Lykavitus Hill from...
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lykavitus Hill
a view of the concert theatre where world class performers give...
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near Piraeus
I forget the name of this beach but it seemed quite popular with locals....
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parliament buildings
Night shot of soldiers participating in the changing of the guards in frnt of...
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Lykavitus Hill
One of the dogs of Athens, this gentle mutt keeps people company at...
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National Archeological Museum
Nice neoclassical architecture and a fabulous collection of marble...
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National Archeological Museum
A fine example of thesculptures on dislay.
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National Archeological Museum
Again, well lit and displayed.
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National Archeological Museum
I believe a bronze of Zeus or maybe Poseidon....I can't seem to get the...
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national Archeological Museum
Perhaps Aphrodite and Eros though I'm not sure.
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National Archeological Museum
Poseidon??
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national Archeological Museum
A satyr.
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National Archeological museum
Another fine statue.
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National Archeological museum
Yet another treasure.
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National Archeological museum
Apparently the "porn star cut" has been around for centuries.
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National Archeological museum
A magnificent equestrian bronze.
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National Archeological museum
Aphrodite, Eros and a satyr.
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National Archeological museum
Aesculapeus, i believe.
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parliament buildings
This building looks quite pretty when illuminated.
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Parthenon
Looks magnificent when illuminated.
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Olympic stadium
A simple yet beautiful structure.
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Acropolis
A view of the Herrodes Atticus theatre and Filopapppas Hill. Nicely preserved...
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Acropolis
A nice view to the sea looking southwest.
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Acropolis
Another nice view from the acropolis.
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Acropolis
I believe this is the Temple of Athena Nike, guarding the most...
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Acropolis
The Pathenon.A fantastic "temple to the virgin", goddess Athena.Quite...
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Acropolis
The Erechtheion, a temple to both Athena and Poseidon. Beautiful...
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Acropolis
I believe this is a view of Lykavitus Hill.
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Acropolis
A nice profile of the maiden columns of the Erechtheion.
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Acropolis
Another view of the Erechtheion and the majesty of the corinthian columns...
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Acropolis
I believe this is the Dionysus Theatre where the likes of Euripides and...
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Acropolis
A great vista awaits as one leaves the summit via the propylaia.
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Acropolis
Another shot of the classic Parthenon.
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Taverna fare
Simple but hearty, Greek cuisine with tzatziki and pita, eggplant...
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Monasteraki
sidewalk bread vendor.
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Ancient agora
Wonderful geometry of the columns at the museum of the ancient agora.
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Keramikos.
A view of a byzantine church from the pretty gardens of the Keramikos...
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parliament buildings
Soldiers engaging in elaborate changing of the guard ceremony at the...
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Monasteraki
A metro station. The transit system is remarkably efficient in the city.
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Acropolis
Our gang at the Parthenon.
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Ancient agora
Another shot of those fabulous columns, a part of a reconstruction of...
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Monasteraki
The fowl is particularly fresh and free range at some tavernas.
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Monasteraki
Typical cafe scene. Athens is well appointed with relaxing al fresco cafes to...
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Ermou Street
A street musician lending colour and music to a vibrant street life.
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Panepistimiou St.
Beautiful statuary and columns in front of an Athens University neoclassical...
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Panepistimiou St.
More beautiful statues.
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Panepistimiou St.
Details of column at Athens University...an example of the architectural and...
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Ancient agora
A fine piece of earthenware at the museum of the agora.
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Ermou Street
Purveyor of delicious sesame bread twists. At 5o cents apiece, these...
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Monasteraki district
Clourful fruit stalls at Monasteraki square with acropolis in background. The...
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Panepistimiou St.
A neo classical building, part of the university.
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agora museum
A tablet at the agora museum...it's all Greek to me.
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agora temple
Temple of Hephaestus, the best preserved Grecian temple.
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anafiotika
Beautiful white washed neighbourhood reminiscent of the islands...
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anafiotika
Another corner of a quaint neighbourhood.
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anafiotika
More pockets of serenity within the metropolis.
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anafiotika
Still more views of this fascinating neighbourhood.
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anafiotika
Still in Athens.
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Ermou St.
A pretty byzantine church on Ermou St. near Monasteraki.
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anafiotika
Another quiet lane.
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anafiotika
Cats are just as prevalent as the dogs of Athens.
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Syntagma Sq.
Fresh sentries arriving for duty at the tomb of the unknown soldier.
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Monasteraki
A view of the flea market.
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acropolis
Viewed through a frame provided by Hadrian's Gate.
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Panepistimiou St.
A fresco from one of the three neclassical buildings along this street, I...
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hadrian's library
Well reserved ruins found in the Monasteraki district.
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kerameikos
Reproduction of a funerary monument, original in the museum on the grounds.
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kerameikos
Reproduction of memorial to a young Athenian.
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kerameikos
Tranquility among the tombstones.
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kerameikos
Detail of funerary sculpture in museum.
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lord byron
A sculpture dedicated to the English poet Lord Byron who was enamored with...
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lykavittos hill
Excellent view of Athens' highest hill from the tranquility of Anafiotika.
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metro station
The subway system here is quite modern and efficient. I can't...
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Panepistimiou St.
One of three elegant neoclassical buildings found on this street just...
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Plaka
A nut vendor patiently waiting for customers.
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octopus
Half of the grilled octopus was already devoured before I thought to...
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olive oil
Presumably the best Grecian olive oil is from Crete...I had some...
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parliament buildings
A nice angle view of the national parliament near Syntagma Sq.
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piraeus
A nice view of the Athenian seaside actually a wee bit west of the port.
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piraeus
A nice shot of the Athenian waterfront.
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plaka by night
This shows a typical taverna in the tourist enclave with nary an...
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plaka scene
Entering the plaka district along Lysikratous St.
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plaka taverna
Typical taverna in lower plaka....quite a hopping place in the evening.
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roman forum
Another view of the tower of the winds.
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temple at agora
A view of the roof remnants and columns of the temple of Hephaestus
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tower of the winds
Octagonal tower built in 50 BC by a Syrian astronomer.
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zappeion
This is a beautiful neoclassical structure built as a private...
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more taverna fare
Sauteed okra, stuffed grapevine leaves and awaiting Greek meatballs...
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monasteraki graffiti
Whimsical graffiti in Monasteraki district.
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