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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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