Athens Historic Buildings Pictures

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Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

See friezes of whimsical wind gods and architectural details way ahead of the time at one of Greece’s best-preserved monuments from ancient times.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Stand at the foot of towering columns which honor the father of all Olympic gods at this 1st Century temple.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.