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The Propylaia
(entrance to the Acropolis)
High above the hustle and grunge of Athens is the regal
entrance to the acropolis, well worth the arduous climb
to the top. I arrived at sunsetfor the beautiful golden glow. |
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The Propylaia - left side
Not yet at the top, and already a stunning view of
Athens below... |
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The Parthenon
It must have been exquisite when first constructed eons
ago...Now it's held together by scaffolding amidst
slippery crumbled marble rocks.
Unbelievable how many
women were at the sight wearing heels and clogs! |
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The Erectheion
Standing to left of the Parthenon is the Erectheion,
which houses the beautifully sculptured Caryatids |
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The Caryatids
Aren't they lovely... These are actually replicas; the
originals are kept safely nearby in the Acropolis
museum. |
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Exploring the back of the Erectheion.
Too bad you can't go inside! |
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Leaving the Propylaia
Even amidst scaffolding, the massive columns remain impressive... |
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Once exiting through
the gigantic columns of the Propylaia, look over
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your left to view the little box shaped Temple of Athena Nike
(and note the stairway to nowhere) Makes you wonder what this
magnificent site must have looked like centuries ago... |
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The Acropolis, as it may have looked centuries ago...
I created this 3d model to enhance your virtual tour. It's not
really in the clouds, but the cloudplane does offer a heavenly quality...
More 3d models at Virtual World 3d!
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