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The Parthenon and Acropolis in Athens
The Parthenon is the temple on top of the rock and the Acropolis is the outcrop itself. All lit up and enchanting foreign visitors
Peeping through a hole in the ruins of the Russian Naval base, Rossikos.
Looking towards the small white church on Daskalio, Teachers Island.
In 1770 Russia sent a fleet to help Greece in its war against Turkey and a supply station was established on Poros. In the early 1900s it was all handed over to Greece and since then has fallen into disrepair and ruin. The ruins are a great backdrop for concerts and theatre on the beach.
The island opposite has a small church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is popular for weddings in the summer. The island is almost heart shaped so it's all very romantic . Bride, groom and guests are taken over by water taxi decked out with flags and ribbons, appropiate music blaring.
The main town and harbour
Mainland Peloponese on the left and mountain background
Approaching Poros at dusk. The blue and white clock tower in the centre .
Another photo from above
It does look idyllic and the wedding island sounds very romantic.
ReplyDeleteWe stayed at a hotel at the base of the Acropolis and could lie in bed at night gazing up at the floodlit Parthenon at night. Very atmospheric.
I stayed in a place like that once. What a marvellous sight when I opened the shutters. The room was tiny but that didn't matter at all. And there was a roof bar too. Acropolis by night.
DeleteEverything is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWell the photos do show the best side.
DeleteIt all looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGood photos 😃
DeleteSome amazing photos and views there. Greece has always been rich in history.
ReplyDeleteLoads of ancient history everywhere
DeleteAwesome photos. What wonderful scenery you look at everyday Thanks for sharing them with us
ReplyDeleteMost it is dry and brown now but still interesting
DeleteWonderful photos, I remember staying in a really cheap (awful) hotel in Athens back in the late '70's but being absolutely in awe of the Acropolis area all lit up at night. It is interesting to read snippets of history.
ReplyDeleteI still love the sight of the acropolis. Haven't been up there in years though
DeleteIt's about time the Greek tourist board paid you a wage. Fantastic photos.
ReplyDeleteI'd be so lucky!
DeleteThe photo at the top of the Parthenon is really beautiful! I love them all though. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThat Parthenon photo is magical . Don't know who took it
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