Wednesday, 3 October 2007

Athens Sights and the Acropolis

Greek flag flying over the Acropolis

Here are a few pictures from Athens and our adventuring around the Acropolis.
Acropolis with blue sky

The site is amazing and the beatiful blue sky makes a perfect backdrop for photos!
ainsleyange in athens

Parthenon

Athens has loads of hip and stylish bars and restaurants...
Plaka, Athens

orthodox

This is the temple of zeuss which is the largest of greek ancient temples. The pillars were 17m high! Left to the elements this is all that remains today...
Temple of Zeuss
Off to Crete tomorrow...

1 comment:

lakeside said...

Beautiful photos; spectactular - a little larger than the pieces in the British Museum!