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mariannefredericks · 4 years

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The view from our balcony in Athens, Greece. #athensgreece #greece #templeofolympianzeus #ancientgreece #ancientgreek #traveler #traveling #travelblogger #travelblogging #travelblog #travel #travelphotography (at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAl_AoAJRqk/?igshid=1pb8yu8w9jst3

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erajasthancom · 5 years

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tmhayes77 · 6 years

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Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens, Greece Once the largest temple in Greece, construction on the temple dedicated to Zeus began in the 6th Century BCE and was left unfinished for centuries until the Roman Emperor Hadrian had the project finished in the 2nd Century CE, 638 years later. #athens #greece #greece🇬🇷 #temple #history #ruins #templeofolympianzeus #travel #wanderlust #crewlife #layover #edutainment (at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens)

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withabackpackandcamera · 6 years

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November 26th, 2017

Day 4: Taking In The Foods and Sites of Athens

When traveling, it’s difficult to keep up with your sports teams back home. No TV. Weird hours. Never around internet. But this morning, I was lucky enough to wake up randomly in the middle of the night and get an opportunity to follow my Stanford football team from the warmth of my bed. Even though I couldn’t watch it, it was nice to follow them online to a huge win over ND! Woo! Go Card!

Immediately after, I fell back asleep and woke up in time for a breakfast full of yummy pastries from the bakery down the street. At breakfast, we finalized our plans for the morning, which began with a stroll to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the site we tried to see but couldn’t the other day. So we walked our same route to the temple, admired it in the bright sunlight, took photos, and moved on to the National Parliament.

Because today was Sunday, we were lucky enough to catch a little show put on by the Greek military in front of the parliament, which included a showcase of their very unique march, which I will describe as a one-leg-dominant-forcefully-hitting-of-the-floor-with-extraneous-awkward-looking-movements-in-between. Yeah, that about sums it up. The entire show of music and marching lasted about 30 minutes and after the crowd started to disperse, so did we. This time, we headed back toward the National Garden to give my mom a chance to enjoy some flowers and nature-y stuff. But disappointingly, there wasn’t much in the park to see, so we exited after roaming around for a bit and set our sights on the Monastiraki Flea Market.

The flea market was just an area of the city set up with tons of shops and streetside stands selling all sorts of random stuff, from nice merchandise to things you’d expect in a flea market. And in addition to nice things, there were tons of knickknacks that people were trying to rid of, it seemed. Wonder who picks those up… Anyways, we strolled through all the stalls and shops and before we knew it, it was close to lunch time and we were getting a tad hungry. Lucky enough, we walked and turned a corner and at the corner of Sarri and Leokoriou, we found a poppin’ little cart selling cheaply priced skewers of pork with bread. One skewer and two pieces of bread for 1 euro. What a deal! Lots of people were stopping by the cart, so we said, hey, why not try some as well? So we bought some skewers and chowed down the smoked pork sticks, enjoying the atmosphere of being in Athens and eating like a local.

After finishing our nice little salty snack, we walked over to the Roman Agora for a bit. Not much here that was any different from the other places. Just some pillars and whatever was left of the previous agora there. We then walked all the way around the area to get to the Ancient Agora of Athens with the Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus. This landmark was much more interesting because of the many different things it offered for us to see. The first stop we made was to the Stoa. This place was pretty cool because of the mid-afternoon shadows that were artfully cast upon the floor of the stoa, creating neat photo ops. But before taking advantage of the neat shadows, Minh and I took a look at the museum and the different historical artifacts that were collected there.

Before heading over to the other side of the agora, we had some photography fun with the shadows, and once we were done, we strolled over to the Temple of Hephaestus, took some photos, and got shooed out of the agora as it was nearing closing time. We then walked toward the Varvakios Market, hoping to fit in yet another stop before it got too late, but unfortunately, it was closed for the day. So instead, I took the family on a winding path through the neighborhood of Psyri, where we experienced the neighborhood’s high energy and lively crowds that were spread throughout the area’s streets, cafes, and tavernas.

Because we were strolling around some food hotspots that I had originally marked on my map as places to try, we ended up taking a short break from our exploration to do some dessert and sweets exploration at Nancy’s Sweet Home, a very well-known bakery filled with tons of people enjoying delicious sweets streetside. There, we indulged ourselves with the Love Cake, Cream Caramel, and Ekmek Kataifi. The Love Cake was a very decadent chocolate cake with melted hazelnut chocolate on top. So. Very. Decadent. Luckily I had milk to help wash it down. The Cream Caramel was like yummy flan. And the Ekmek Kataifi was like whipped cream on top of a baklava but the baklava, instead of being made with filo pastry sheets, was made of wheat straws. It was the least sweet of the desserts, which, by the end of it all, was happily welcomed. And again, as mentioned above, thank goodness for milk.

With our tummies filled with sugar and no longer craving anything sweet, we walked to the other side of the city toward the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the fine Greek stadiums that we noticed on our drive in on the first first day. The walk took quite awhile since we were walking from pretty far away and because we didn’t want to pay and wanted to, instead, sneak through the somewhat hidden entrance I had read about on the back slopes of the stadium. After hiking up the massive slope in the back, we finally found the opening in the metal fence, marked by two very bent fence posts. We waited for folks to walk by before squeezing through into the stadium grounds, where we made our way down to the stadium as the sun was setting. I stayed there for a bit taking photos and enjoying the view from the top of the stadium before I caught up with my family as we made our way out again and back toward town.

By this time, it was dark and the fam was getting a little hungry. And because of how the day had flowed, we were pretty far from the some of the Greek restaurants that I had originally marked to try for dinner. But, despite the distance, we persevered and walked all the way back across town to have dinner at Tavern Klimataria, a highly rated Greek tavern known for its food and its lively evenings of music and dance. The walk took forever, but we eventually made it to the homey restaurant. Upon walking in, we were welcomed by the nice Greek folk music swirling through the air and people eating, drinking, smoking, dancing, and having a grand Greek time. And this was exactly what I had imagined when I was looking for a traditional Greek tavern at which the family and I could enjoy an evening’s bite.

And the food was nice and homey. It was very much like a mom-and-pop homestyle restaurant that cooked batches of traditional Greek meals for locals who wanted to enjoy a lively evening out of the home. We ended up ordering the karneyeri, a delicious lasagna-type dish that was very similar to the traditional Greek dish moussaka, an eggplant dish, the grilled shrimps, and some light ALFA beer. And as we chowed down our delicious dishes, we sat and took everything in…. the folk music, the dancing, the singing, the clapping… we took it all in, in the true traditional taverna sense. What a way to enjoy a nice Greek dinner!

And man, was it horrible to trek all the way back to our home base after walking the entire day and walking all the way to dinner. Because my brother and I knew that we would be hungry by the the time we got home, we made a quick pit stop at McDonald’s before making our way home and chilling for the rest of the evening in preparation for the next part of our journey: Santorini.

5 Things I Learned Today:

1. With the march that they have to do, the soldiers in the Greek Army must have a difficult time with severe knee arthritis or tendonitis as they age. With all that weird motion of the legs and knees, I bet they help orthopods in Greece make tons of money! Hahaha

2. Baklava is a type of dessert and it is super similar to other types of Greek desserts in the way that it tastes and in the base on which it is made. That class of desserts seems to be predicated on honey, crunchy layers made of filo or something else, as well as chopped nuts. So sweet, but so yummyyyyy.

3. The street markets here in Athens have sidewalk vendors that sell nice things. And not so nice things. And when I say not so nice, I mean…. There are people setting up shop in random street corners, putting blankets out on the streets and selling all the random things one would find in the forgotten corners of their homes that no one else would seem to want. At least that’s what I assumed seeing what they were selling and how full their blankets were at midday.

4. There are tons of street carts selling corn and chestnuts here in Athens. I wonder if it’s a European thing, seeing that I saw similar carts in Switzerland, or if it’s a Christmas, winter thing...

5. Tavernas in Greece are rowdy. They are entertaining. They are full of energy. And they are quite the fun experience, an experience that everyone should be a part of when traveling!

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wenoworneverworld · 4 years

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wecityguidecom · 4 years

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Temple of Olympian Zeus: Legacy of the Hadrian

Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the most exciting and historical landmarks of Athens where is also known as the Olympieion. Based on the historical information it took several centuries to finish the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Construction of the Temple of Olympian Zeus started in 174 BC and fully completed by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 AD. Its architectural properties like very long columns and layout plan are made it one of the largest template ever built in the history. If you are staying a couple of days in Athens, you should visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. I can guarantee peace of mind you won't regret it. You can spare your morning or afternoon for here and it will be enough. Also, you can check the table below to read the title you want directly. History of Temple of Olympian Zeus I always believe that you should know something about the history you are going to visit. Because when you know something about the place you will look at everything with different thoughts and eyes. This rule same for here of course. Please take a look at the history of this great temple. The temple is located in the south-east part of today's Athens, very close to the River Ilissos. The place where the temple is located part of the Athens Acropolis. That means this place is full of historical artifacts. The site has evidence of habitation and settlements from the Neolithic period. Read the full article

#Hadrian'sArch #Olympieion #TempleofOlympianZeus

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jjwphotography1990 · 4 years

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The Temple of Olympian Zeus with the Parthenon in the distance. One of things I loved about Athens was how there is history all around you. Just take a stroll through a neighborhood and you will walk past ancient pillars. The entrance to the Acropolis Museum even has glass floors so you can see the excavated structures underneath the modern building. Athens was definitely one of my favorite locations I visited while in Europe and I can't wait to go back one day! . The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece . #templeofolympianzeus #greece #athens #Parthenon #history #greek #greece_travel #ancientgreece #europe #europetravel #eurotrip #travel #travelphotography #visiteurope #travelgram #photography #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #canonrebelt6i #canonphotography #efcollegebreak #european #europe_pics #europe_greatshots #europestyle_ @europestyle_ #topeuropephoto @topeuropephoto @travelanddestinations @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal #visitgreece @visitgreecegr #discovergreece @discover.greece #in_athens @in_athens #thisisathens @thisisathens (at Acropolis of Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CnXgwhm6b/?igshid=z15d76ahlu6y

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emdeofficial-blog · 4 years

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⚡️#templeofolympianzeus #greece #athens (w: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxqkxiehJUV/?igshid=10gnq8crbwzk1

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allfakeeverything · 5 years

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2019 started off crazy! I was super excited to be able to go to Athens. since my visit to Rome a few years back, I wanted to see this city. So many warnings of having to be careful with pickpockets. but then again I lived in Barcelona, so I knew how to carry myself. or so I thought... when they pickpocket you, you don’t even realize it and at moment. I’ve never felt more unsafe in a country and I’ve traveled a lot! so instead of enjoying my first night, I was calling banks and the Dutch embassy in the middle of the night. I was even more upset since they took my wallet with only €20, pictures of my little brother and other non materialistic valuables. and to make things worse, it was the one time I didn’t take travel insurance *sigh* - one costly mistake I won’t make again! Replacing all my bank cards, ID and drivers license cost me over €300... — 🗣 ALWAYS HAVE TRAVEL INSURANCE !! — I couldn’t sleep the first night and I was uneasy because I didn’t have any form of identification. HOWEVER! I am so glad to be Dutch because getting back my documents is one thing I didn’t have to worry about. Getting support from the real ones is expected, but a special shout out to my girl @izayrachen for cheering me up and sight seeing with me 🤗 #Athene - #Griekenland - #SightSeeing - #TempleOfOlympianZeus (at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv6YC7-lXdD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w8kqiuecm7vx

#athene #griekenland #sightseeing #templeofolympianzeus

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sabatiel · 5 years

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#templeofolympianzeus #sky #blue #zeus #photography #picture #zeus #photo #photooftheday #athens #ateny #grecja #greece (w: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRbUACFfl2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rwzc94s2u8x5

#templeofolympianzeus #sky #blue #zeus #photography #picture #photo #photooftheday #athens #ateny #grecja #greece

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otaviosantiago · 7 years

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#temple #zeus #templeofzeus #templeofolympianzeus #athens #greek #grecia #greekland #templo #olympia #beforechrist #athina #acropolis #parthenon #partenon #oscdesign (em Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens)

#athina #oscdesign #olympia #acropolis #greek #parthenon #beforechrist #partenon #templo #temple #grecia #zeus #templeofolympianzeus #greekland #athens #templeofzeus

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avesta-asiwa · 3 years

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In 1965, Monica Vitti wore a necklace of 7 Colombia emeralds surrounded by diamonds. The necklace graces the archive of the brand as one of Bulgari's most iconic necklaces. Curious about the name of this necklace? Yes, the name of the necklace is 7 Wonderful. The necklace perhaps does not have as ancient history as the Pyramids of Giza, the Temple of Olympus, the Great Wall of China. However, it is certain that it is one of the pieces that left a trace in the history of jewelry with its splendor. #musematerialjewellery #musematerial #muse #history #sevenwonders #emerald #bulgari #splendor #greatwallofchina #pyramid #templeofolympianzeus #glory #museofgems #gems #gemstonejewelry #monicavitti #photo #photoshoot #lookoftheday #inspiration #magnifique #magnificent #love #loveit #jewelrydesign #jewels #jewerly #jewelryaddict #handmadejewelry #jewelryfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/CP2p0dilG4l/?utm_medium=tumblr

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lexisis1 · 5 years

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Hello again from #GREECE #aboutyesterday - #LBCnGREECE #pescatarianlife #stadium #museums #templeofOlympianZeus #PORO 🇬🇷🇬🇷✌🏾✌🏾 (at Πόρος - Poros island, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvlqpYyFe2N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1goql8fgxyghc

#greece #aboutyesterday #lbcngreece #pescatarianlife #stadium #museums #templeofolympianzeus #poro

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eliacheson · 6 years

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Enjoying one more day of ancient history and a warm breeze. My son was so keen to make another short sketching video. 1st part link in Bio. #sketching #athens #templeofolympianzeus #drawing #tutorial #art #tips #ghostfashion #artist (at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkHUslDwfo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qe3rnp3ht7bo

#sketching #athens #templeofolympianzeus #drawing #tutorial #art #tips #ghostfashion #artist

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wecityguidecom · 4 years

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Temple of Olympian Zeus: Legacy of the Hadrian

Temple of Olympian Zeus is one of the most exciting and historical landmarks of Athens where is also known as the Olympieion. Based on the historical information it took several centuries to finish the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Construction of the Temple of Olympian Zeus started in 174 BC and fully completed by the Roman emperor Hadrian in 131 AD. Its architectural properties like very long columns and layout plan are made it one of the largest template ever built in the history. If you are staying a couple of days in Athens, you should visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. I can guarantee peace of mind you won't regret it. You can spare your morning or afternoon for here and it will be enough. Also, you can check the table below to read the title you want directly. History of Temple of Olympian Zeus I always believe that you should know something about the history you are going to visit. Because when you know something about the place you will look at everything with different thoughts and eyes. This rule same for here of course. Please take a look at the history of this great temple. The temple is located in the south-east part of today's Athens, very close to the River Ilissos. The place where the temple is located part of the Athens Acropolis. That means this place is full of historical artifacts. The site has evidence of habitation and settlements from the Neolithic period. Read the full article

#Hadrian'sArch #Olympieion #TempleofOlympianZeus

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jjwphotography1990 · 4 years

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The Temple of Olympian Zeus. Only 15 of the original 104 columns remain standing at the historical site. The 16th pillar toppled over in 1852 during an intense storm. . The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece . #templeofolympianzeus #greece #athens #Zeus #history #greek #greece_travel #ancientgreece #europe #europetravel #eurotrip #travel #travelphotography #visiteurope #travelgram #photography #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #canonrebelt6i #canonphotography #efcollegebreak #european #europe_pics #europe_greatshots #europestyle_ @europestyle_ #topeuropephoto @topeuropephoto @travelanddestinations @canonusa @canon.photographers @canon_photos @canonglobal #visitgreece @visitgreecegr #discovergreece @discover.greece #in_athens @in_athens #thisisathens @thisisathens (at Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69Zy8eBUII/?igshid=p44lucgku9an

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