Tourism in GreeceSummers in Greece is deadly HOT….Greece, at the time in Bankruptcy and fighting EU laws. Still a wonderful Holiday
Doric/Ionic/CorinthianThe Greeks built most of their temples and government buildings in three types of styles: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. These styles (also called "orders") were reflected in the type of columns they used. Most all of the columns had grooves down the sides called fluting.
Streaming LightDoric, Ionic, and Corinthian three types of Columns from Greece.
Horse Head in the AcropolisAthen Greece
Porch of Maidens, Acroplis, Athens 1/2
Agora Temple in Athens
Overlooked Agora TempleOne of the most overlooked temples in Athens, tOne of the most overlooked temples in Athens, the Temple of Hephaestus, designed by Ictinus (or Iktinos) and built in the 5th century BC with marble from Mount Penteli, stands near the Agora of Athens. One of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world, it was dedicated to Hephaestus, god of metalworking and fire. It served as an Orthodox church from the 7th century until 1834. with marble from Mount Penteli, stands near the Agora of Athens. One of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world, it was dedicated to Hephaestus, god of metalworking and fire. It served as an Orthodox church from the 7th century until 1834.
Windows on the Odeon Herodes Atticus, Athens
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Yaya in small Greek Town
Poseidon Temple After GlowingTemple at high noon with the sun beaming at full force upon the rocks and columns of Poseidon Temple
Hercules Bust
Rock Alter at Poseidon Temple
Fallen Column in Athens
Blessed MilkthistleSpecies - Milk - Thistle
Greek Columns in the Sun
High Noon with Sweaty EvzonesGreek guards or “Evzones” are members of the Presidential Guard found outside the Hellenic Parliament. They have become synonymous with the city of Athens and were originally founded in 1868 as a regiment of the Greek army. It is a high honour for a soldier to be selected to join the Evzones.
Porch of Maidens, Acropolis, Athens
Bars on WindowsMetal Bars stretched apart on Windows of an ancient home in Greece
Artichoke Thistle in Greece
Rock Partridge in GreeceThe rock partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family, Phasianidae, of the order Galliformes. It is native to southern Europe, and is closely related and very similar to its eastern equivalent, the chukar partridge,
Small Greek VillageIn every small village across Greece, it’s normal to find the local Church is the largest building.
Boys on the Run
Moss on the Roof
Meteora PriesthoodThe area of Meteora was originally settled by monks who lived in caves within the rocks during the 11th Century. But as the times became more unsure during an age of Turkish occupation, brigandry and lawlessness, they climbed higher and higher up the rock face until they were living on the inaccessible peaks where they were able to build
"chick chek pe-ti-chek chi-chek" Endemic to Europe, prefers rocky slopes and dry areas of alpine forest, up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft), but, in some regions, can be found in open flatter areas with sparse grass and low bushes. Highly territorial, their song is an irregular series of "chick chek pe-ti-chek chi-chek" notes. Often runs away rather than flying. The throat is white, while similar-looking Chukar has a creamy throat; virtually no overlap in range with other similar species.
Fireworks
Carved Marble Stone in the Grass
SILVER DOME TEMPLE, ATHENS
Pillar Free Standing
The Temple of Olympian Zeus took 700 years
Pantheon building Akropolis in Athen