Walking around Acropolis |
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It was a nice sunny day for Athens and trying to enjoy it, as much as I could, I visited the historical center of Athens and I walked around Acropolis. I know that you like traveling around Greece with me and my photos and today I am sure you will enjoy walking with me under the shadow of the Sacred Rock, the monument which was formally proclaimed as the pre-eminent monument on the European Cultural Heritage list of monuments on the 26th of March, 2007. |
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The word "Acropolis", is Greek in origin and associated primarily with Greek cities (Athens, Argos, Thebes, and Corinth with its Acrocorinth). The most famous example of the kind is the acropolis of Athens, which, by reason of its historical associations and the several famous buildings erected upon it (most notably the Parthenon ), is generally known without qualification as simply "The Acropolis". |
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| The Acropolis is a flat-topped rock which rises 150 m (512 ft ) above sea level in the city of Athens . It was also known as Cecropia , after the legendary serpent-man, Kekrops or Cecrops, the first Athenian king. |
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According to Unesco Acropolis is a world heritage monument. What makes the concept of World Heritage exceptional is its universal application. World Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the world, irrespective of the territory on which they are located. Illustrating the civilizations, myths and religions that flourished in Greece over a period of more than 1,000 years, the Acropolis, the site of four of the greatest masterpieces of classical Greek art – the Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Erechtheum and the Temple of Athena Nike – can be seen as symbolizing the idea of world heritage. |
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My purpose on this blog isn't to make a detailed description of Acropolis (that will be my target in another blog) but to share with you what my eyes have seen at my Saturday walk under and around Acropolis. I feel so lucky to have the opportunity to walk under the shadow of this great monument and I enjoy doing it very often. Being there you feel you walk in history. Every rock you meet at this place has a past. It is a witness of the long bright past of the area. |
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| Under this blue sky the ancient buildings reflects an unbelievable energy and it is something that I am certain that all of you have felt when you visit the place. |
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| The reason for this walk was a date with one of my friends and I liked so much to walk talking about the ancient times and the memories that this rock brings to all of us. What I am sure that will happen to you who are going to visit the area at the future as this will be a mark in your life. |
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Walking around Acropolis we enjoyed also the nice view of another hill that decorates the Greek capital, the Lycabetus hill. Lekabetus hill is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens. According to an ancient legend, was actually a boulder thrown down from the sky by the Goddess Athena. At 277 meters above sea level, the hill (also known as Lycabettos or Lykabettos) is the highest point in the city that surrounds it. Pine trees cover its base, and at its peak are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and a restaurant. The hill is a popular tourist destination and can be ascended by the Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway which climbs the hill from a lower terminus at Kolonaki. |
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| We continued our walk passing from Plaka, a well known place of the capital and another touristical attraction lying just beneath the Acropolis. It is famous for its numerous neoclassic buildings, making it one of the most scenic districts of Athens. It remains the traditional top tourist destination, with many taverns featuring traditional music. |
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| You can wander around the small streets and if you continue to your right (facing the acropolis) you can walk along the road that overlooks the city. |
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| Goddess Athena's gate at Athens Roman Agora was one of the ancient monuments I found in my path. It still stands there having at its bacground buildings of the modern time. It is a mix of cultures... a mix of civilizations which form the reality of the modern Athens. |
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The mix of cultures outside the ancient ruins. People from all around the world enjoys the Athenian sun and walks around the outdoor small shops which sells almost everything and collects this multinational load of lazy people. Summer time at the Greek capital... I hope you enjoyed this walk around the historical center of Athens and I want to thank you all who stayed as my company in one more of my trips. |