Pictures of Athens

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Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

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

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

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

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

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

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

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

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

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

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

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

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.

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.

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