From the island of Santorini we sailed through the night to Athens. The bus took us to the base of the Acropolis where we climbed lots of marble steps (which were a bit slippery) to see the Parthenon and Erectheum.
The Parthenon on the Acropolis
The Parthenon
We then climbed Mars Hill, overlooking the city of Athens. This is where Paul spoke with the leaders of Athens (Acts 17),
Mars Hill
Standing on Mars Hill where Paul spoke
View of Acropolis from Mars Hill
Other places we saw include the Agora (ancient market place and center of Athenian public life), the House of Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Olympic Stadium, and Presidential Palace. We went to the open café on the top floor of our hotel to see the Parthenon in all the splendor of the night lights and bright moon.
Changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Olympic Stadium
The Parthenon light up at night
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