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It’s always a pleasure to see my hometown through the eyes of a traveler. The Acropolis is definitely a must -and yes, I agree with the other guys here, the renovation will take years. But the thing is that it’s very hard (and necessary) to keep it in good condition. I guess that renovating Acropolis and Parthenon is an on-going process; that said, it will never really finish. It attracts lots of visitors and if you add on top the fact that the monument has gone through a lot of incidents (from wars to polluted air) it is important to take care of it constantly. Thanks for sharing.
I agree. Acropolis is definitely worth a visit, but the cranes and metal railings can throw you off guard when you first see it. I also love the other archaeological sites that the Acropolis ticket is packaged with. Kerameikos is definitely an interesting visit for us, with its death-themed museum, as is the much less crowded Ancient Agora. But my favorite site in Athens has got to be Plaka with its lush gardens. I love Plaka!
Your use of words made me feel of how it’s like to be in the Acropolis. Too bad na until now, most of the temples are under restorations.
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@ Christine: It was such a thrill being there for the first time. I’ve only read about it before. 😀 Hope you get to go there soon. I will always want to go back to Europe!
@ Melvin: They’re moving everything to the museum to preserve them. So everything outside will just be copies of the original.
it can be disappointing din na antagal mo hinantay na makita yung famous na landmark and when you get there its covered with scaffoldings.when i saw arch de triomphe for the first time part of it was covered and kitang kita sa sa photos.wow,i didnt know that theyre replacing the original materials of the parthenon,is it just temporary or are they moving it for good inside the museum.
Awesome! This is ideal as I just started researching Greek. Hoping to go. Your photos remind me of slides I saw long ago in my architecture class in college… a long time ago. Acropolis is such a powerful place- can’t wait to see it in person!
@ Marisol: I agree with the importance of taking care of the Parthenon. I guess I just didn’t expect it would look like that, seeing all the photos in postcards haha
@ Chie: Thanks for dropping by, Chie, ánd hope to see you here again. Do share any of my posts that you like 🙂
I just stumbled upon your blog while looking up places to stay in Santorini. Love your photos! Thanks for sharing them.
Hi Aleah, your photos brought me right back to that amazing site. I know the crane was a bit of a let down but the care was necessary considering the age of the structure. We were just lucky when we were there because the front portion of Parthenon was not covered yet so we were able to have a nice frontal shoot without the obstructions. Nice photo series and narratives.
@ Mary: It was early spring, and the best time indeed to visit! I’m sure your kids would love Athens. They could remember all the scenes and characters in the Percy Jackson books!
@ Dana Carmel: Well, you’re going to Europe soon. Enjoy!
I’d love to make it to Athens someday soon. Glad that you found your visit to the Acropolis was still worthwhile in spite of the construction.
I was a Greek and Roman mythology geek when I was younger and I’ve been wishing to go to Greece for so long. So, I love seeing all of these pictures and enjoyed this post a lot. I’d still be in awe (even with all the cranes). My kids are big Percy Jackson fans too. Beautiful pictures, Aleah. I’m so glad you got to experience all of this beauty. I hardly see people in these pictures. You went on a great day.
@ Photo Cache: Wow, the renovation’s taking a really long time. I guess they need to be really careful with it eh? I wonder when they’ll finish?
@ Beth: It’s definitely a place you should visit at least once!
I loved Prague, and have visited the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel, but still haven’t made it to the Acropolis. I hope I make it there someday!
that is how i saw acropolis too, in the middle of renovation. that visit was 5 years ago. probably just like sagrada familia of bcn it will never be completed (knock on wood).
@ Mike: I have so much more to write, Mike. Unfortunately, I’m not as prolific as some bloggers I know 😉 I enjoy your blog posts, too, especially the ones with Phoenix!
@ Aki Libo-on: Enjoy the Philippines. We have so many beautiful places here!
Awww… I envy you. I hope I’ll be able to have a European trip someday. But for now, I’m going to enjoy the beauty of Philippines. 🙂
To be completely honest I would be devastated to travel around the world for the first time ever and see the Parthenon with all of that equipment around it. That is the first time EVER I’ve seen that photo angle of the Temple of Zeus with the modern buildings in the background. I’m so jazzed you had a great time and I love your posts always, Aleah! Awesome beautiful photos! Just wish we got more of them, our friend! 🙂
@ Sky: You’re too kind for saying that about my photos haha But yeah, walking around Athens was unbelievable. I couldn’t believe I was there! You and Summer should definitely go one of these days!
I just don’t know why I’m so fixated with Greece, maybe my demigod attributes has something to do about it. lol
BTW your Photos are Stunningly beautiful! Post Card Material!