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The first image is one of my favourite pictures of the Greek capital, Athens and is probably one of the favourite photographs in my collection. It has this atmospheric look about it, the Parthenon and Acropolis almost silhouetted against the back drop of a fiery, gold sky, the distant hills and the smoke provides the finishing touch. Personally I feel …
Sunrise in Athens and although the Aegean is hidden from sight in this image the view of the Acropolis and the Parthenon on top provide an impressive enough vista for breakfast. The Athenian Acropolis also known as the Citadel of Athens is surely the best known in the world and known simply as ‘The Acropolis’. The Parthenon is the Temple …
Greece may not top of many people’s lists when thinking about a road trip, after all there are many more better known country routes, the Great Ocean Road and Route 66 among them. However do not dismiss it just yet, after a recent flying visit I found a great deal to recommend such a journey. “The generosity and warmth of …
This is the view that awaited me when stepping out onto the balcony of the Hilton Athens. The sun was setting over the Acropolis and the Aegean, providing a stunning view that was breath taking. There was smoke billowing up form some unknown source giving the whole scene and even more atmospheric quality. The Parthenon and Acropolis is one of …