Religion (Athens) - TurPravda

Temple of Olympian Zeus

The half-ruined Temple of Olympian Zeus is dedicated to the king of the Olympian gods, which explains the name of the monument. It stands a few minutes' walk from the center of Athens, just 500 meters...

olanko1

• The day before yesterday

Heart of Athens

Athens Acropolis

The Acropolis is the heart of Athens, an ancient city where thousands of years ago a civilization arose that became the basis of the modern Western world. The architectural ensemble of the Acropolis includes...

olanko1

• 3 days ago

Small Metropolis

Little Metropolis

Another name is the Small Metropolis, because it is located next to the cathedral. A very small church, which is built entirely from architectural elements (spolia) of older buildings, from the classical...

olanko1

• 1 week ago

Cathedral

Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Construction of the cathedral began on Christmas Day 1842, with the foundation laid by King Otto I of Greece and Queen Amalia. Marble from 72 destroyed churches in Athens at the time was used to build...

olanko1

• 1 week ago

Lots of people, but it's worth going up there

Athens Acropolis

Very interesting historical place, always crowded with people. In my opinion, it is better to go there to see the sunset and then how the city comes to life at night...

goga504

• 4 months ago