Parthenon / Frieze

The frieze, probably designed by Phidias, was carved in low-relief on Pentelic marble. This section depicts Hera and Zeus. British Museum, Bloomsbury, London.

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Parthenon / Pediment east

Originally in the right-hand corner of the Temple's east pediment, which held sculptures representing the birth of Athena. The left-most seated women is possibly Hestia, goddess of the hearth. The other two may be Aphrodite reclining in the lap of her mother Dione. [Info. source: British Museum], Bloomsbury, London, England.

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Parthenon Metope / British Museum

Metope from south side of Parthenon, number VI, showing a scene from the Centauromachy. British Museum, London, England.

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Acropolis / Reflections

The ancient Acropolis reflecting in the windows of the New Acropolis Museum, designed by Bernard Tschumi Architects, completed 2009. Athens, Greece.

University of Athens / Ceremonial Hall

Architect: Theophil Hansen (Denmark), 1885, in neo-classical style. Panepistimiou Street 30, Athens, Greece.

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National Archaeological Museum / entrance

Architects: Ludwig Lange, Panagis Kalkos, Ernst Ziller et al., 1889. This 2-storey neo-classical building houses the largest and most important museum in Greece. Athens, Greece.

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Hondos Center / Athens

Modern style 11-floor department store, originally built as an hotel. Athens, Greece.

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Arch of Hadrian / Athens

Built of Pentelic marble c.131 AD, probably to honour the Hellenophile emperor Hadrian. Athens, Greece.

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Olympieion / column bases

The Temple of Olympian Zeus columns have a diameter of 2m and a height of 17m. They rest on a three-step stylobate. Athens, Greece.

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Olympieion / Corinthian capitals

Temple of Olympian Zeus, showing the Corinthian style capitals which were introduced into the design by Cossutius, a Roman architect. Athens, Greece.

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Temple of Olympian Zeus / Olympieion

The Temple of Olympian Zeus was begun c.515 BC but was left unfinished for centuries, eventually being completed c.130 AD by Emperor Hadrian. Athens, Greece.

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Acropolis / from Temple of Zeus

View towards the Acropolis and its Parthenon from beside the columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus.

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Zea Marina / view

View of part of Zea Marina. Piraeus, Athens Urban Area, Greece.

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Zea Marina / sign

Gate sign at Zea Marina. Negative space on galvanized steel.  Piraeus, Athens Urban Area, Greece.

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Municipal Theatre / Piraeus

Architect: Ioannis Lazarimou, 1895, in neo-classical style. Image shows exterior's Corinthian capitals, entablature and pediments. Piraeus, Athens Urban Area, Greece.

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Leof. Vasilissis Sofias / Akadimias, II

Handsome office-building in a modern style at corner of Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias and Akadimias. I believe it belongs to the Greek Ministry of Interior, but I know nothing about its architect or construction date. Details would be appreciated! Athens, Greece.

Leof. Vasilissis Sofias / Akadimias

Handsome office-building in a modern style at corner of Leoforos Vasilissis Sofias and Akadimias. I believe it belongs to the Greek Ministry of Interior, but I know nothing about its architect or construction date. Details would be appreciated! Athens, Greece.

Flag of Greece / 'blue-white'

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Hellenic Parliament / Old Royal Palace

Architect: Friedrich von Gärtner, 1843. Built for Otto, King of Greece, now housing the Hellenic Parliament (Parliament of Greece). Syntagma Square, Athens, Greece.

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Theatre of Dionysus / Eleuthereus

Set into the southern slopes of the Acropolis, this is often regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization's theatre. Athens, Greece.

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Acropolis / view southeast

Looking over the Pláka  district to the Temple of Olympian Zeus on the grassed area in middle-distance. Athens, Greece.

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Parthenon / Entrance (east)

Architects: Ictinus and Callicrates, built 447-438 BC. The most important extant building of the Greek Classical period, it was dedicated to goddess Athena Parthenos. It is predominantly Doric design of outstanding subtlety and precision, built using Pentelic marble.  On the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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Parthenon / northeast corner

Architects: Ictinus and Callicrates, built 447-438 BC. The most important extant building of the Greek Classical period, it was dedicated to goddess Athena Parthenos. It is predominantly Doric design of outstanding subtlety and precision, built with stone from Mount Pantelakos. On the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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Greek Flag / Parthenon

Flag of modern Greece with Parthenon in background. On the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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Erechtheion / Caryatids

Architect: poss. Mnesikles, Mason/Sculptor: Phidias, built 421-406 BC in Pentelic marble. Situated on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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Erechtheion / entrance

Architect: poss. Mnesikles, Mason/Sculptor: Phidias, built 421-406 BC in Pentelic marble. The temple faces east and its entrance is lined with six tall Ionic columns. Situated on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

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Church of St Catherine / Pláka

Church built on the ruins of the ancient temple of goddess Artemis during C11th. By this time the Greek Christian Church had split from the Latin (Roman Catholic) Church. The architectural style is Byzantine, Athens being part of the Byzantine Empire at this period. Aghia Ekaterini, Pláka, Athens, Greece.

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Street Art / Pláka

Seated woman with doves and cherubs. On a wall in the historic Pláka district, Athens, Greece.

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New Acropolis Museum / south elevation II

Bernard Tschumi Architects, completed 2009. South elevation. Materials: concrete, marble, glass. Athens, Greece.

New Acropolis Museum / south elevation

Bernard Tschumi Architects, completed 2009. South elevation. Materials: concrete, marble, glass. Athens, Greece.

New Acropolis Museum / west elevation

Bernard Tschumi Architects, completed 2009. The building floats on concrete pilotis over an archaeological excavation site. Athens, Greece.

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New Acropolis Museum / portico II

Bernard Tschumi Architects, completed 2009. Portico detail. Athens, Greece.