72 Hours In Athens

23.2.16

I returned from my most recent trip to Athens and Istanbul just a week ago and my experience there was so dream-like that I simply had to share it with all of you. The only negative thing about our visit was that we were only in each city for three days, but I think we made the most of our time there.


Our first day was the busiest; we took a walking tour of the Acropolis, the Temple of Zeus, and many other ancient ruins.

The Temple of Zeus
Hadrian's Gate (The Arch of Hadrian)

Odeon of Herodes Atticus
The Theatre of Dionysus
The Parthenon


The view from atop the Acropolis was simply stunning; it took my breath away. The climb looked more difficult than it actually was, and the windswept hilltop was filled with lonely pillars and blocks of marble from ancient ruins that no longer survive. There is so much history in each carefully carved stone, it simply astounds me.



The next 48 hours in Athens were spent touring the streets and soaking up the Athenian culture. People there were incredibly friendly and helpful and had such a positive attitude. 

As we walked the streets of Plaka and Ermou, we got a little lost and happened to stumble across a small flea market that was several blocks long. Normally, I love visiting flea markets and going antiquing, but the fact that everything sold there not only had it's own story, but was from such a different place than what I'm used to made the experience so exotic. 





16 comments:

  1. I've always wanted to go to Athens, I went to Greece recently but didn't have time to go to the capital. It looks gorgeous! x

    Ariadna || RAWR BOWS

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    1. Me too! I'm so happy I had the opportunity. When you do visit, I'm sure you will have an amazing experience. <3

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  2. That is absolutely incredible! (PS found you through Abbie's blog:)

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    1. Thank you so much Rachel! Abbie is amazing, isn't she? :)

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  3. gorgeous photography and how i wish i could visit athens. it seems like an amazing time :)

    xx
    emily

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  4. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS POST IS STUNNING. You are a true adventurer -- it looks like you got to do a lot of awesome stuff in just 72 hours!! Good for you. These pictures are magic. ♥

    love,
    abbiee

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    1. Thank you so much Abbie! You have no idea how much that means to me. <3

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  5. I've always wanted to go to Athens and to see the Temple of Zeus! You are so lucky to have gone there. I'm really glad that you enjoyed it.
    Have you ever been to Corfu? It's in Greece and I swear, it's the most beautiful place in existence. The people make you feel like family and the atmosphere is electrifying....

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    1. It really lovely, thank you! I have never been, but the way you describe so magnificently makes me want to fly across the oceans to see it.

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  6. Athens looks simply gorgeous, I have always wanted to go there. Gorgeous photos.

    I'm new to your blog and I already love it (thanking Morning as she follows you and I was stalking who she follows ahaha). I'd love it if you could check out my blog sometime:
    www.whatlexieloves.blogspot.com

    - Lexie

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    1. Thank you so much! Morning is amazing, isn't she? :)

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  7. great post!
    xoxo
    rashidheniablog.wordpress.com

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