Standing before the Parthenon fulfilled a lifetime dream and exceeded all expectations!
After watching different guides with groups of 20 to 50 people straining to hear as they walked about The Acropolis, we opted for the intimacy and insights of a private guide. It was not much more expensive than a "herd" tour and infinitely more enjoyable. Maria I. Skiniti brought the Parthenon to life for us. Her knowledge of history and events and the way she related the impacts of those events and designs to us today was nothing short of masterful. I am enclosing her contact information as one whom I highly recommend to anyone traveling to Greece. (email: mskiniti@hol.gr; +30 (694) 4350 913)
The Propylaea, built in the time of Pericles by the architect Mnesikles, is the monumental entrance to The Sacred Rock -The Acropolis and the Trilogy of Temples: The Temple of the Virgins –The Parthenon, The Temple of Policies-The Erectheon, and The Temple of Victories-The Temple of Athena-Nike. Many buildings, sites and traditions in the US were influenced by the works at the Acropolis. The Philadelphia Museum and its massive staircase (remember the Rocky movie) are replicas of the Propylaea. The Greek Macedonian Star (which means “information”) can be found in the CIA Headquarters, Grand Central Station, Marriott Hotels and Caesar’s Palace, to name a few. What a fascinating place.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Changing of the guards at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A view of the Parthenon from my balcony at the Hilton Athens. This marvelous hotel is truly fit for a Queen. Queen Sofie of Spain, with Greek origins, stayed on the floor above me throughout my visit.
Reverse view- the Hilton Athens from the Parthenon.
12 comments:
Wow, athens looks amazing. I love history and the history in europe is so deep. I can see how it was a dream. Very cool to see how so many things influenced our lives in the US. thanks for sharing.
We stayed in the Hilton Athens in December with the same amazing view to wake up to in the morning. Maybe we stayed in the same room! :)
I went there 2 years ago! :) I love your pics and post! thanks!
Athens is not only amazing, this is a place of ancient spirit, great people lived there and we should visit it and feel the power of the past. Ancient Greece was the cradle of literature and science.
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Visiting Athens was a trip of a lifetime for me. I was so amazed by the culture difference and unique traditions, I was gazing astonished half of the time!
Dan
Oh , I have always wanted to go to Greece , it is really the cradle of civilization, gorgeous! And the photos are perfect!
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Greece has some spiritual power.The atmosphere is full of positive energy and the country is simply gorgeous.
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There are so many things to see in Greece that I will never get tired to view photos , read blogs or go there... I have the feeling that every stone there had a story...
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I love going to Athens, you feel so good there knowing so many great people have been there before you! Your blog is amazing, thanks for sharing those gorgeous pictures!
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An awesome place anyone should visit for sure!So beautiful and full of some amazing spirit!
I travel to Athens on business trips every year and I never miss to spend some time sightseeing the historical heritage. There's no other place with such amazing architecture and ruins!
Great shots! Never been to Greece, don't know why? It's either Greece or Romanian for my next trip now.
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