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Acropolis, see 376 photos

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Once upon a time! Once you came to Athens Comfort Hotel , once you are allowed to stroll around. You are on a half a day time stay limit, either, morning either evening. You are strongly, as we are, attached to the epic rock Acropolis , and you are recommended to have an appointment with "Parthenon". Hostess Legend Athena is waiting for you anxiously.  The technical identity in brief of " Parthenon " . 447 B.C. Hostess: Goddess Athena. Founder: General and Governor Pericles Sculptor: Feidias. Architects: Fedias, Ictinos, Kallicrates, Agorakritos, Alkamenis. Duration of construction: 447-432 before Jesus Christ. Μήκος: 160 μέτρα. Υψος: 1 μέτρο. 360 human and god figures. Lost 60. Short west or east side: 8 columns. Long south or north side: 17 bcolumns. Material of the walls and columns: White Marble from the mount Penteli. East Outside Metope 46 (upper part): Battle of Lapithes and Centaurus (Centauromachy) West outside Metope 46...
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Olympeion, Colossus of Athens, see 118 photos

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