The Erechtheion: The Porch of the Maidens

With six draped female figures (caryatids) as supporting columns.

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Athens to Madrid: From Parthenon to Tortilla Española at La Trucha in Madrid

May 22nd 2007
The Acropolis: Hiking Up to the Holiest Rock We are up early to make the most of our last morning in Athens. Breakfast at the hotel is pathetic, but then, nothing at the Best Western has impressed so far. We head out toward the main street that leads directly to the Acropolis, briskly walking for 20 minutes until we hit the foot of the hill. There, we wonder which way to go, as there ar ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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