Acropolis Dog

Greece Trip - Acropolis Dogs

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March 20th 2008
Again, it was really a pleasant day and nice conditions for the hike up Acropolis. Still, a bit warm at the top, we are so glad that it’s not August. We don’t have the Acropolis to ourselves, but the crowds are small. There are almost as many stray dogs as people on Acropolis. Athens is filled with stray dogs and cats, we were told by a wonderful local woman that the city has a program that st ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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