Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus

At the foot of the Acropolis stands two more ancient places of interest.


This is Hadrian's Arch. This once marked the border between Athens and the Roman part of the city. You can't really see it in from this angle, but through the main arch you should be able to see the Acropolis. I'll post another picture in a different blog entry.


It's actually set against one of the busiest thoroughfares in Athens. I just love how the road snakes past the ancient monuments and how the old structures blend in with all the modern things around it.


The Temple of Olympian Zeus. This used to be the biggest structure in Athens, but alas, this is all that remains. It took 700 years to build and there was once a huge statue of Zeus (who else) inside of it.


The ruins of the temple with the Acropolis in the background.


The view from the Acropolis.

Next... the neighborhoods of Greece!

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