Athens Historical + Peaceful Pictures

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This peaceful hill close to Athens’ bustling centre is famous as the birthplace of modern democracy.

Admire views over the Ancient Agora from this hill, the site where ancient murder trials were staged and where, according to the Bible, St. Paul preached.

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

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.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

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.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Breathe the atmosphere of a bygone age in the historic commercial and social heart of Athens.

Pay homage to the father of the gods at this famous Athens landmark which took seven hundred years to build.

Breathe the atmosphere of a bygone age in the historic commercial and social heart of Athens.

Breathe the atmosphere of a bygone age in the historic commercial and social heart of Athens.