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1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - The Propylea was built between 437 and 431 B.C. to control entrance to the Acropolis. When we visited (in 2006), the entire right side of the structure was encased in scaffolding as part of a restoration effort for the Temple of Nike.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - Another example of the amazing skill of ancient Greek sculptors on display in the Acropolis Museum.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - Atop the Acropolis is a relatively small museum that critics complain never really did justice to the treasures it holds (a new museum is under construction across from the Acropolis). Nevertheless, we were amazed at the stunning skill of the ancient Greek sculptors who could make marble appear translucent.
1000places > ATHENS TODAY - Athens is today a city that is reinvigorating itself, still basking in the success of the 2004 Olympics. A new expanded subway, better highways, more trees, fresh paint...all give Athens a new charm. And there is no place more charming than the Plaka, with the ever-present Acropolis watching over its narrow streets and brightly colored shops.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - From virtually everyplace in the city, the Acropolis towers above modern-day buildings and ancient ruins (in this case, a portion of the Temple of Olympian Zeus).
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - Another view of the Acropolis and Parthenon from a tree-lined street in downtown Athens.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - A main reason why we wanted to see Athens at night from the top of Lykavittos Hill was to get this evening view of the Acropolis.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - We eventually had to leave the Acropolis. Some tourist books say that "Old Athens" can be seen in one day. Do not believe them. We were glad we had two more days to explore this amazing city.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - One of the carvings supporting the stage in the Dionysos Theater below the Acropolis.
ATHENS, GREECE - The Propylea was built between 437 and 431 B.C. to control entrance to the Acropolis. When we visited (in 2006), the entire right side of the structure was encased in scaffolding as part of a restoration effort for the Temple of Nike.
1000places > ATHENS, GREECE - The Propylea was built between 437 and 431 B.C. to control entrance to the Acropolis. When we visited (in 2006), the entire right side of the structure was encased in scaffolding as part of a restoration effort for the Temple of Nike.
ATHENS, GREECE - The Propylea was built between 437 and 431 B.C. to control entrance to the Acropolis. When we visited (in 2006), the entire right side of the structure was encased in scaffolding as part of a restoration effort for the Temple of Nike.
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