Greece
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Assos, Temple of Athena, relief, Triton |
Athena
Athena (Greek Ἀθηνᾶ): Greek goddess of wisdom, crafts, and war. The Romans called her Minerva.Mythology Athena and her owl The ancient Greeks knew…
Athena and an owl |
Athens
Athens (Greek: Ἀθῆναι): one of the main Greek city-states.Mycenaean Age Mycenaean amphora Some remains on the Acropolis (Erechtheion) and a chamber tomb on…Athens - Photos
Athens: one of the main Greek city-states.The Parthenon Parthenon, east façade The Parthenon, the main temple of Athens, dedicated to the goddess Athena.…Athens Airport, Mini Museum
Several years ago, a new airport was opened near Athens, the International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos, named after Greece’s leading statesman in the first half of the twentieth century. It has a small museum, which is quite interesting, as it documents…Athens, Acropolis
Athens (Greek: Ἀθῆναι): one of the main Greek city-states. Athens, Acropolis from the east (with gate of Hadrian) The Athenian acropolis (citadel) was…
Athens, Acropolis from the east (with gate of Hadrian) |
Athens, Acropolis from the north |
Athens, Acropolis Museum
I had been looking forward to our visit to the Acropolis Museum, because I had read several very favorable reviews. It is indeed splendid. One of the reasons for building it is that Greece wants the Elgin Marbles back, and…
Athens, Acropolis, Erechtheion, the Caryatids |
Athens, Acropolis, Erechtheion, the Caryatids |