Hadrian's Arch

Acropolis & Temple of Zeus

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July 15th 2010
Despite our best intentions to be on the Acropolis early in the morning, we exited the hotel and stopped for breakfast around 10. Shortly after 11 we started climbing up towards the acropolis, navigating the purchase of tickets and beverages (water is available at inexpensive vending machines once inside the Acropolis gates) as the sun beat down on us. Throngs of tourists jammed the entryway up ... 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