The eerie setting of The Acropolis…look at those clouds!
It has been used as a temple, a fortress, a citadel and a place to house virgins. It currently lends itself as one of the new 7 ancient wonders of the world and has thousands of tourists adorning its once sacred grounds. Welcome to The Acropolis. Smack, bang right n the centre of Athens. I was in absolute awe as I walked up the many steps, making my way to photograph a place that truly symbolises Greece. If you ignore the restoration scaffolding you can almost feel the Ancient Greeks beside you, happy that you are viewing their architectural phenomenon. Literally meaning “on the edge of the city”, the Acropolis houses a number of temples and the famous Parthenon. It has seen numerous wars, starting from the 5th Century B.C right up until the mid 1600′s during the Ottoman conquest.
It looked like it was going to rain that day but it never did. Instead the clouds provided a stunning backdrop, creating an almost eerie feeling and added a sense of “ancient atmosphere”. I hope you enjoy this visual display.
The Parthenon. Viewed from the back…it almost looks like it is on fire.
Side view of one of the many temples.
And another…
Ancient Greek architecture
Looking out to the sea side part of Athens
I walked away humble and very quiet. No matter what I thought of Athens, this place up here, that once guarded the ancient city, had left me speechless. So may times we “tick the box” with tourist attractions when we visit a country. I’m guilty of that I admit. But today was different for me. It’s hard to explain. Greece has so much history and because of my Greek heritage, I felt a “connection” up there, on top of the Acropolis. I was proud and amazed at the same time. A truly unforgettable experience.
Pete
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The Parthenon was built at the initiative of Pericles under the general supervision of the sculptor Phidias
i dont know what you did with your camera, but these are the most amazing shots i’ve seen of acropolis in a long while. the starkness of the marble structure really stands out agains tthe turbulent skies