The Acropolis is a beautiful site to visit and explore the rich history of Ancient Greece. The signage was fairly good so no need to hire a guide but it would be worthwhile to brush up on your history so you have a better idea of what you are looking at. The entrance was 20 Euros per adult and free for the kids. It was worth a one day visit on top of our touring around Athens.

Theatre of Dionysus




Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Theatre built in 161 AD and refurbished in 1951.




The Buildings on the Acropolis











The Temple of Zeus









Lunchtime
Many of the smaller restaurants in Athens are Mom and Pop shops that cook up a series of dishes for the day and when they run out – they run out. We had the good fortune to find this place and sample several delicacies. Unfortunately the dish we loved the most – eggplant with caramelized onions we forgot to get a photo. We also didn’t get a photo of the moussaka.




The National Archaeological Museum
The Museum contains an amazing collection of artefacts from all over Greece. These are just a few of my favourite pieces:











Old as Dirt
Hannah put it best when she said that Athens was as “Old as Dirt”. The rich heritage is amazing to witness and a joy to absorb. My recommendation would be to brush up on your Greek mythology or perhaps do a crash course by reading the Percy Jackson series.
Very excellent pics. Like the shot of the Celt. Glad to see we were in good form.. Just a flesh wound! I am sure the last pic was a Celt. It explains a lot.
What amazes me is the marble still on or was that added later. Everything would of looked quite brilliant in the day. I liked the museum.
Gaul – Celt – All seems Greek to me!