Ancient arena

Athens to Patras

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September 13th 2016
Town and around on an Athens city tour and a trip up to the Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus and the temple of Poseidon. Then back to the Corinth canal for lunch but different from the other day. Athens is so big it's mind boggling. It is such a shame it is in such a mess. Perhaps it's a leftover from the the immigrants, don't know. We watched a movie on the way back to Patras and the ship. ... 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