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At the entrance to the Acropolis, this old soldier wore a historic uniform. This is the only site where we saw the old fashioned uniforms in use.
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This huge structure is a rather complete Roman theater built at the base of the Acropolis. There is a Greek theater close by which is not in such good repair.
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At last, here we are in front of the Parthenon!
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Hidden from view at the crest of the Acropolis is a small but magnificent museum of antiquities. A near-life sized horse shows the incredible skills of the sculptors.
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From the Acropolis, it is possible to see the remains of the Temple of Zeus.
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This is a detail of the Temple of Zeus in Athens. This fallen column is so fractured in comparison to its few brethren who still stand tall.
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This is the remains of the Roman Agora at the foot of the Acropolis. In the background is the Tower of the Winds.
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At the edge of the Plaka in Athens is a delightful and permanent flea market selling most everything, including books and shoes.
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This little boy is trying to figure out just how the puppet works. He knows the puppet must be a man but why is he so short?
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Why is this young lady sitting all alone in a crowd of friends? And why is there a young lady wearing an evening gown during the middle of the day?
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This gentleman was very busy selling coffee in the most crowded area of the Plaka.
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These little gypsy children and talking with a girl whose attitude appears to overflow!
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This gypsy couple sat with a baby in the midst of piles of what appeared to be junk. Perhaps they were sorting through it all looking for something to sell.
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