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This I need from you…

“... like the pyramids of Egypt built for pharaohs and fools yet erected in the name of hope hope for a future, credulity in stone and yet, life without hope is it life? hope for a better tomorrow this I need from you...”

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Secrets Of The Parthenon

Erected by the ancient Greeks as a temple to Athena, the Parthenon has served as a church, a fortress, an ammunition dump, and the model for countless banks, courthouses, and museums across the world. It has been shot at, exploded, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its magnificent sculptures, and subjected to restorations [...]

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The pattern of the paving tiles on Monastiraki Square

The pattern of the paving tiles on Monastiraki Square – a key element in the design of the architects who won the competition organized by the Unification of the Archaeological Sites of Athens SA for the square's renovation: Nikos Kazeros, Zinovia Kotsopoulou, Vasilia Manidaki, Christina Parakente and Eleni Tzirtzilaki.

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Lykavittos Hill, highest point of Athens

Mount Lycabettus also known as Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level.  Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. Popular stories suggest it was once the refuge of wolves, (lycos [...]

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The Sun Dial, National Gardens of Athens

A sight that attracts not only the international visitors to the Garden, but also the Athenians themselves is the famous sun dial situated at the main entrance. The shadow of the hand, depending on the position of the sun, indicates the time, which everyone tries to guess at without looking at their watch or mobile [...]

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Hilton Athens

  As one of the buildings which defined the architectural aesthetics of the ‘60s in Greece, Hilton Athens also featured some powerful Greek elements, such as Pentelic marble and the monumental artwork of the facade by Yannis Moralis, one of the most important 20th-century Greek artists.

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Photo Walking Athens…

Enjoy a slide show of Athens' images   https://youtu.be/IcvyMoBDA1M  

By |October 12th, 2016|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Photo Walking Athens…

Street

“To find extraordinary things, go to the ordinary streets!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

By |October 5th, 2016|Photo Walks in Athens|Comments Off on Street

“Athens Half Day Photo Marathon”: Only for the brave ones!

A great addition to our selection of Photo Walks with a rich itinerary ! “Athens Half Day Photo Marathon”: Only for the brave ones!                                            An extended PhotoWalk in the heart of Athens to live [...]

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Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

In 2006, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (www.SNF.org) announced its plans to fund the development of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), a project that includes the construction and complete outfitting of new facilities for the National Library of Greece (NLG) and the Greek National Opera (GNO), as well as the creation of the 210,000 [...]

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