Pictures of Athens

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Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

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

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

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 crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

This lively area of shops, stalls and eateries is a dream come true for lovers of fun, food and fashion.

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

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

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.

The crowning glory of Athens is one of the surviving masterpieces of Greece’s Golden Age.

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

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.

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.

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

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

This ancient square is the beating heart of modern-day Athens as well as the city’s main transport hub.

This stunning new museum on Athens’ ancient hill has become one of the city’s most visited attractions.