The Parthenon

Athens

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April 21st 2008
I joined Lara and her friend Becky on a short trip to Athens and the nearby island of Aegina. We explored lots of the famous sites on the first day, starting with the Acropolis, and then the Roman and ancient Agoras before eating lunch in Plaka. In the afternoon we visited the Temple of Olympian Zeus (or at least what is left of it!) before climbing up Lykavitos Hill to watch the sun set over th ... 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