The Parthenon The Parthenon

The Parthenon

Previously the temple of Athena. Stupid scaffolding wrecks the picture.


Blog: Homogeneous Athens
Date: May 18th 2009

Where does one begin to introduce Athens - a city which birthed democracy itself, that continued to shape European history and philosophy for centuries after its decline, and most importantly, continues to even today host some of the best Moussaka ever. But what struck us the most wasn't political, philosophical or even edible. Rather, it was the distinct social homogeneity. All Greeks. A ... read more




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