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Athens and the Lycabettus Hill
Athens and the Lycabettus Hill Greece, Thessaloniki Acropolis wasn’t the first hill on our visit. A couple of locals recommended us to climb the Lycabettus mountain, which from a distance looks a bit like a volcano growing in the heart of Athens. For Nico, the idea of...
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Athens - Acropolis city We left the pleasure of climbing the Acropolis for the end, like a cherry on top. The entrance to this ancient city was almost around the corner for us. The only thing to hold us back from running there right away after we arrived in Athens was...Greece Photos - Travel & Fine Art
The Monastiraki Square at night | Athens, Greece
Same as the colossal metropolis New York, Athens also is a city that never sleeps. Looking at this colorful photo, I remember how fascinated I was, watching a city so ancient, living to the fullest every time of the day and night! Enjoying the bright coloring of that image, I hope to go back to the charming capital of Greece, to the vivid Monastiraki Square, full of life, laughter and delicious food.
Evening at Monastiraki | Athens, Greece
Every time I look at this colorful image of Monastiraki area in Athens, it reminds me how charming the old town of the capital of Greece is, especially at twilight. Moreover, you can notice also the Akropolis and other important buildings there. As you can see on the picture, this neighborhood is crowded with people. One of the reasons is that it’s a major shopping district.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens – the heart of the city | Athens, Greece
Among the major landmarks of the city is the Metropolitan Cathedral Of Athens. It’s used for ceremonies of national significance, but also for weddings and funerals of rich people. Completed in 1862, it was necessary to work 20 years and use the marble from 72 demolished churches to build the Cathedral’s walls.
Athens – a romantic sunset seen from the Lycabettus Hill | Athens, Greece
With its 277 meters, Lycabettus Hill is the tallest hill in the capital of Greece. That’s why, when you go at the top, you can see some of the Athens’ most popular monuments – the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium. When you climb the Lycabettus Hill, you will see the charming St. George’s church, built in the 19th century. Best thing is that you could continue enjoying the view on your way down.
Athens – ancient Greek city of marble in a modern world | Athens, Greece
That breath-taking view of the capital and largest city of Greece could touch any heart, I think. At least that happened with me and with all the people around me, who were enchanted by the spectacular panorama of Athens at sunset. This photo was taken from Lycabettus hill while I was waiting for sun to set and shoot photos of Parthenon hill.
Acropolis of Athens – panorama view with Parthenon Temple | Athens, Greece
The Acropolis view was the first one which greet us in Athens. This hill with remains of Parthenon temple is visible from almost every point of the city. The Acropolis of Athens is situated on a rock that rises around 150m above sea level. If you’ve been to the capital of Greece, you know how stunning it is to see it from anywhere, day and night.
Athens Metro – future and past live happily together | Athens, Greece
Do you know another city in which the metro is going right through an archeological park? Me neither. That’s why I tried to capture the amazing mixture of a contemporary technology, operating in a place with ancient history. You could see there artwork, exhibitions, and archeological artefacts, discovered during construction works.