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It is the most brilliant monument of Athenian history that until today causes awe and admiration to Greek and foreign visitors. The Parthenon is not just an attraction of Greece but a monument that gathers on it the history of thousands of years. The history of Greece through the years, the art and philosophy of the country from antiquity to the present day. However, no matter how much we have heard and read about the Parthenon, there are some truths and facts that few people know. But this information also ...

The Parthenon is one of the most emblematic sights of Greece and the whole world and is considered by historians and architects as the perfect match between simplicity and power. A pole of attraction for millions of visitors every year, the Parthenon still holds some secrets of the unseen, let's go and discover them. Acropolis: The oldest photograph was taken over 180 years ago Parthenon: 10 facts you may not know 1. The existence of the pre-Parthenon. The Parthenon is one of the most famous monuments in the world, however, ...

The Acropolis has been a popular subject for photography for many years, and some of the most stunning shots are taken with drones nowadays. But we also admire the old photos that reveal not only the ancient monument but also the city of Athens as it was a hundred years ago. And of course, it is fascinating to see the oldest photo of the Acropolis, which dates back to 1842, over 180 years ago. The quality is not as good as what we are used to seeing from the Acropolis, ...

Travelers, both domestic and foreign, are fascinated by the ancient triangles of Greece. Every country has its own history and deserves respect, but it is natural to focus on Greece’s history since it contains mysteries that remain unsolved even after thousands of years. These mysteries reveal something special about the ancient Greek civilization, which set a standard for its time and still amazes us today. One example of these mysteries is the ancient triangles of Greece. These are places that anyone can visit and experience history first-hand, while also having ...

We all have a very specific perception of the Acropolisand the Parthenon as to how they look for a long time However over the centuries it has undergone various changes that many of us do not know. For example, did you know that once in the Acropolis, there was a giant Tower 26 meters high, next to the Parthenon? A Tower Unknown but with history In rare photographic material that exists, we can see that among the ancient buildings there is a tall square tower, which was located opposite the ...

Athens has many hidden stories and secrets from its ancient past. One of them is related to the Acropolis and its monuments, which have witnessed thousands of years of history. There is something that most people are unaware of, even if they have seen it from a distance. On the south side of the Sacred Rock, there is a small church, also known as Panagia Spiliotissa. But to understand its origin, we have to go back to the beginning. There, on the south side of the acropolis rock, there is ...

For many years Thission district has been the favorite walk of the Athenians especially during the summer season. Who has not started his walk in front of the station of Thission, climbing the beautiful pedestrian street of Apostle Paul to Dionysios Areopagiis street? But as beloved as this district may be, so are unknown many elements of its history for most of us. How much do we really know about the neighborhood we call Thiseion (in Greek ti means "altar")? Thission and the misunderstanding about its name Many people think ...

Athens is definitely not the place where you'll get bored. You'll always find something to do to get away and have a good time. Whether this is a morning walk, or a meal out, nightlife or just a walk to the historic center. In fact, it's not one, but a lot of walks you're going to take in the historic center and make your day. Here are some of the most favorite destinations in the historic center. And you're going to do these walks again and again with great pleasure... ...

Having so many centuries of history it makes sense that Athens has undergone a lot of changes. Some of its neighborhoods still remind us of the old days. The houses, the town-squares and even some shops. But there are other neighborhoods that no longer exist . This is the case with a neighborhood that used to exist under the Acropolis as well. It used to be the Vrysaki neighborhood. The history of the neighborhood that was demolished Walking opposite Dioscurus lower, the ones at Adrianou street, there is a small ...

Walking in the center of Athens,Plaka, Anafiotika, or Monastiraki you will definitely see small churches that you may not have noticed. Most of them have a history accompanying them. A very important and a very special one. Like the church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas, which at the feet of the Acropolis rock in Athens. The history of the temple The church of Agios Nikolaos Ragavas is located northeast of the Acropolis, specifically you will find it at 1 Pritanion Street, just below the famous Anafiotika in Plaka. During the Byzantine ...

Greece is the cheapest country in the European Union in price per square-meter in real estate The centre of Athens regains its old glory. At least as far as real estate is concerned. There are areas that are again sought after. And more are coming. The years of crisis, the justified reactions of the world, the marches, the fighting, the capital properties that lost their value. And now they seem to be recovering it. If 2018 was the first optimistic sign in the property market, 2019 was much better. The ...