Panathenaic Stadium A very photo-inspiring visit among our Photo Walks! This huge marble structure set in a small valley by Ardittos Hill occupies the exact site of the original Panathenaic Stadium which represents probably one of the major public works projects of Athenian statesman Lykourgos, built in 330/29 BC for track events in the [...]
Acropolis! Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. An unprecedented conceptual design embodied in architectural excellence that challenges all photographers! A “must” visit in some of our Photo Walks and tours! The history of the Acropolis of Athens is long, with ages that democracy, philosophy and arts thriven, [...]
Temple of Poseidon On the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, on Cape Sounion - just 30 minutes’ drive from Athens, stands the Doric style ancient Temple of God Poseidon, built in 440 B.C. In Greek mythology, Poseidon was a god who controlled the sea and carried a trident. Because of its location, the Temple [...]
Kallimarmaro - The Panathenaic Stadium of Athens. A very photo-inspiring visit among our Photo Walks! This huge marble structure set in a small valley by Ardittos Hill occupies the exact site of the original Panathenaic Stadium which represents probably one of the major public works projects of Athenian statesman Lykourgos, built in 330/29 BC for [...]
Thousands of Athenians gather at Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios” on the night of Sunday 26 February to purchase Lenten food. If you find yourself in Athens these days be sure to visit and photograph Athens’ Central Market, “Varvakios”. This chaotic, colorful market in Athens is a magnet for photographers. [...]
Seeing the Acropolis is essential and the epitome of a visit to Athens. The monument of Parthenon on top of the Acropolis hill, dedicated by the Athenians to Athena Parthenos, the patron of their city, is the most magnificent creation of Athenian democracy at the height of its power. It is also the finest monument [...]
One of our popular stops on our “Athens Half Day Photo Marathon” The history of the impressive building of the Hellenic Parliament is intimately linked to the history of the Modern Greek state. Initially, the building served as the palace of Kings Otto and George I. It became the Parliament and Senate building a hundred [...]
“... like the pyramids of Egypt built for pharaohs and fools yet erected in the name of hope hope for a future, credulity in stone and yet, life without hope is it life? hope for a better tomorrow this I need from you...”
Erected by the ancient Greeks as a temple to Athena, the Parthenon has served as a church, a fortress, an ammunition dump, and the model for countless banks, courthouses, and museums across the world. It has been shot at, exploded, set on fire, rocked by earthquakes, looted for its magnificent sculptures, and subjected to restorations [...]
Mount Lycabettus also known as Lykavittos, is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. Popular stories suggest it was once the refuge of wolves, (lycos [...]
