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The bold and beautiful acropolis

July 19th 2010
"A trip to Greece without going to the Acropolis would feel incomplete." I've heard this time and again, and I finally understand. It's the sort of place that not only is the construction impressive, but the landscape is so dramatic you sort of can't help to stand with your mouth and eyes wide-open taking it all in. The physical labor that it took to create the Acropolis is mind boggling.[c ... read more
Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

Greek Flag 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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