The Parthenon

Athens including the Acropolis

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June 5th 2013
Geo: 37.9792, 23.7166Up early and off to the Acropolis. We drove thru Athens, it is a very big and often dirty city. There are some beautiful old buildings, but many were incomplete, or in disrepair between the port and the city. They were also pulling down some to build apartments, what a pity. The Acropolis is an amazing place, it felt strange being there, rather than just looking at pictures. ... 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