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The Acropolis is the site of the major temples of Athena, the patron goddess of Athens, the most well known, of course, being the Parthenon, begun in 447 BC and completed in 432 . The Erechtheion is a lovely building originally dedicated to the devotion of several old divinities. The temple is famous for its porch, which instead of pillars is supported by six female statues called Caryatids. Our guide, Eleni, brought this incredible site alive for me. Come see it with me...
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Also located at the Acropolis is a wonderful museum. I was fortunate to have a digital camera, which allowed me to take photos where flash photography was forbidden. Feast your eyes on some of the wonders...
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GETTING THERE ATHENS ATHENS-THE HOTEL ATHENS-THE AGORA ATHENS-THE PLAKA ATHENS-THE ACROPOLIS ATHENS-THE NATIONAL MUSEUM CORINTH NEMEA NAUPLION MYCENAE EPIDAURUS DELPHI HOSSIAS LOUKAS GALILEO SANTORINI FOLEGANDROS PAROS NAXOS DELOS TINOS AEGINA PORTRAITS
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