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73-Year-Old Greek Runner Completes Authentic Marathon Barefoot and Dressed as an Athenian hoplite At 73 years old, Idome...
18/11/2024

73-Year-Old Greek Runner Completes Authentic Marathon Barefoot and Dressed as an Athenian hoplite

At 73 years old, Idomeneas Avramakis, a runner from Heraklion, Crete, made a striking impression during Sunday’s Authentic Marathon in Athens (42.195 km). He ran barefoot, clad in full Spartan armor, capturing everyone’s attention and successfully crossing the finish line after 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Idomeneas Avramakis’ story is truly inspiring. Many years ago, he faced a serious health crisis that drastically changed his life. He was in a coma for a month, but when he awoke, his entire outlook on life and nature had transformed. Since then, he has never missed an Authentic Marathon and has participated in several international events as well.
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"The Treasury of Atreus", also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon, is a remarkable piece of Mycenaean architecture, built ar...
10/11/2024

"The Treasury of Atreus", also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon, is a remarkable piece of Mycenaean architecture, built around 1250 BC at the Mycenae, Greece. While it's widely referred to as a tomb, its exact purpose and the identity of the person who may have been buried there are still unknown. The structure’s size and precision highlight the advanced engineering skills of its builders.

One of the most striking features is its massive entrance, which includes a 120-ton lintel stone—one of the largest used in the ancient world. How the Mycenaeans moved and positioned such heavy stones without modern machinery remains a mystery that continues to intrigue archaeologists.

The tomb also features a corbelled dome nearly 45 feet high and 47 feet in diameter. This was the largest dome of its kind for over 1,000 years, showcasing the Mycenaeans' impressive construction techniques. They built it by carefully stacking stones to create a self-supporting structure.

Although the structure was likely looted long ago, its association with Greek mythology, particularly the legendary figures Atreus and Agamemnon, adds to its allure. These names were linked to the tomb because of its grandeur, though there is no direct evidence of who, if anyone, was actually buried there. Today, the Treasury of Atreus stands as one of the finest examples of Mycenaean craftsmanship and engineering.

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The exact location of the Frankish tower of the Acropolis built on the pilaster of the south wing of the Propylae...It w...
06/11/2024

The exact location of the Frankish tower of the Acropolis built on the pilaster of the south wing of the Propylae...
It was built by the Franks after the crusades as they conquered Athens before it fell into the hands of the Turks and was turned into a salt warehouse and a place of imprisonment and torture.
On that place there, Odysseus Verousis or Androutsos (Ithaca, c. 1790 – Athens, June 5, 1825) was a brave commander of the Revolution of 1821. He fought until 1820 on behalf of Ali Pasha and then fought for the revolution. In 1825 he was accused of collaborating with the Turks and imprisoned in the Acropolis of Athens where he was murdered by Goura before being tried on June 5 of the same year.
It was finally torn down in 1874 as part of a more general strategic removal of all post-classical structures from the Acropolis rock.

Μια υπέροχη φωτογραφία από το @Αθηνολόγιο!!!
03/10/2024

Μια υπέροχη φωτογραφία από το @Αθηνολόγιο!!!

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13/09/2024

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LYKAVITTOS HILLATHENS, GREECELykavittos, is a limestone hill in the city standing at 300 meters above sea level with spe...
03/07/2024

LYKAVITTOS HILL
ATHENS, GREECE

Lykavittos, is a limestone hill in the city standing at 300 meters above sea level with spectacular views over the city, Athens, from the northern suburbs to the sea.
It is located near Kolonaki, the posh district of the Greek capital. Covered with pine trees on its base, its two peaks house the 19th century chapel of St. George, as well as a restaurant and an amphitheater where open-air concerts are regularly held.

Lykavittos appears in Greek mythology, when goddess Athena dropped a limestone mountain from the Pallene peninsula for the construction of the Acropolis after the box holding Erichthonius was opened.
Its name means the mountain of the wolves.

The chapel of Agios Georgios (Saint George), a whitewashed church, features a small observation platform from which visitors can enjoy 360° views over Athens, all the way to Piraeus and the Saronic Gulf. A favorite place to watch the sun set over the city and color the sky with glorious hues, Lykavitos Hill includes a restaurant and café from which you can enjoy incredible views of the Acropolis in the distance, especially at night, when the Sacred Rock and the numerous Athenian monuments are illuminated.

Located near the car park, the Lykavittos theater is a large open-air amphitheater which can seat about 4000 people. The summer months sees the place used for theater performances and concerts of Greek and international artists.
Among the artists who have performed at the theatre included Ray Charles, Joan Baez, B.B. King, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Leonard Cohen, James Brown, Bob Dylan.

23/06/2024

For all of my friends and fellow visitors!!!

Pre-book your entrance tickets for the Acropolis from the link below.... that is the official website...

hhtickets.gr

Choose the one you prefer. The 20's euro tickets you have access at the Acropolis only. Now, with the combined ticket of 30€, it gives you free entry for the Acropolis and the rest of the sights, like the temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, library of Hadrian, etc.!

It's a very important thing to do! Either way you'll be in trouble for no reason! As earlier you are booking your tickets, the better. For more information, feel free to contact me.

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The original starting line in the stadium at Olympia, Greece, was part of the games in 776 BC!!!
24/05/2024

The original starting line in the stadium at Olympia, Greece, was part of the games in 776 BC!!!

21 Facts you didn't know about Greece🇬🇷1. Greece is considered the birthplace of democracy and Western civilization.2. I...
16/05/2024

21 Facts you didn't know about Greece🇬🇷

1. Greece is considered the birthplace of democracy and Western civilization.

2. It is the sunniest country in Europe with over 250 days of sunshine per year or about 3,000 sunshine hours a year.

3. Hellas, Not Greece: The official name of Greece is actually the Hellenic Republic. "Greece" comes from the Roman term "Graecia."

4. More Tourists Than Locals: Greece attracts more tourists every year than its entire population!

5. The Greek language is one of the oldest recorded languages in the world.

6. Greece has thousands of islands, but only 227 are inhabited.

7. The Greek national anthem has 158 verses, making it one of the longest in the world.

8. The first-ever Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece in 776 BC.

9. Coffee Culture: Greeks are serious about their coffee! The small, strong "briki" coffee is a daily ritual for many.

10. Greece has more archaeological museums per capita than any other country in the world.

11. Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, was believed by the ancient Greeks to be the home of the gods.

12. Greece boasts the largest percentage of olive tree coverage per land area in the world.

13. Mountain Marvel: Believe it or not, 80% of Greece is mountainous.

14. Always By the Sea: No matter where you are in Greece, you're never more than 135 kilometers from the coast.

15. The Vikos Gorge in the Pindus Mountains is one of the world's deepest, plunging over 1,100 meters.

16. Monarchy No More: Greece transitioned from a monarchy to a parliamentary republic in 1975.

17. The Greek island of Ikaria is one of the world’s Blue Zones, home to some of the longest-living people on Earth.

18. Greek cuisine is known for its healthy Mediterranean diet, including olives, feta cheese, and grilled seafood.

19. Many constellations we see today have names derived from Greek mythology.

20. Athens holds the title for the city with the most theaters in the world.

21. Greece boasts over 4,000 traditional dances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage.

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Well done👏👏👏!!! Congratulations to those that they've managed, not to kill any of these guests 🙏🛑Support the small busin...
15/04/2024

Well done👏👏👏!!! Congratulations to those that they've managed, not to kill any of these guests 🙏

🛑Support the small businessmen of the cab drivers and NOT the big sharks of these mobile "death" touristic open busses, that the services that their providing, doesn't secure not even the regular safety measures!

https://www.keeptalkinggreece.com/2024/04/15/tourist-bus-trolley-cable-athens-tourists/

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An old photo of Greece! Late 1800s. The view from The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, back then photo and todays photo from th...
08/11/2023

An old photo of Greece! Late 1800s. The view from The Odeon of Herodes Atticus, back then photo and todays photo from the Acropolis of Athens. 🇬🇷

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