Thursday, July 10, 2008

Santorini


Stunning view of Santorini built on the side of a mountain.

Crete: Knossos Palace


Throne Room at the Palace of Knossos.

Crete: Knossos Palace


The Minotaur Mural at the Palace of Knossos on Crete.

Mykonos


'Little Venice' on Mykonos Island.

Mykonos

A small church at the harbor on the Island of Mykonos.

Delphi Museum


The museum at Delphi has preserved many impressive artifacts. This Winged Sphinx in only one.

View from Delphi


A sea of olive trees and the Ionian port, in the distance.

Delphi

Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi. Each City-State built monuments to commemorate victories and to thank the Oracle for her advice.

Delphi

Temple of Apollo at Delphi which is considered the Navel [Omphalos in Greek] or Center of the Earth. It's possibly the most respected ancient religious site in Greece.

Playing Field at Olympia


The oldest known stadium in the world is at Olympia and is about 200m long. The Olympic Games were held here starting in 776 BC.


Gymnasium at Olympia



Gymnasium at the Stadium of Olympia.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Amphitheatre of Epidaurus

That's me sitting at the top of the theatre which is still in use today. The Sanctuary of Epidaurus is the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer.

Modern Olympic Stadium


...in Athens. Nineteenth Century is MODERN in Greece.

Also at the Parthenon


This is the 'The Porch of the Caryatids' or Maidens on the Akropolis, north of the Parthenon.