Friday 18 March 2011

DISCOVER ATHENS - Acropolis Visit


Newcomers gather



Newcomers looking towards Filopappou



Newcomers listen intently to Mahie





Looking over Athens


Part of the Propylaea

The Erechtheion the most sacred site of the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena had their contest over who would be the Patron of the city.







Newcomers and guests


One of the earliest examples of recycling












Marble roof tiles from the Parthenon




Looking down onto the Sanctuary of Asclepius



Mahie and Di




Temple of Athena Nike built to commemorate the Athenians victory over the Persians


Looking down on the Ancient Agora





The Acropolis from Mars hill