Mount Lycabettus, also known as Lycabettos, Lykabettos or Lykavittos (Greek: Λυκαβηττός, pronounced [likaviˈtos]), is a Cretaceous limestone hill in Athens, Greece at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level. Pine trees cover its base, and at its two peaks are the 19th century Chapel of St. George, a theatre, and… Read More »Athens – Lycabettus
The origins of the traditional uniform that the Evzones wear are closely tied to Greek military history. In fact, the term can be traced all the way back to Homer’s time, which indicates that the Evzone soldiers were present in some capacity in Ancient Greece. Today, the Evzones take on a… Read More »Greek Evzones
Flying in to Eleftherios Venizelos airport was really exciting, I had not flown in to that airport before, the last time I flew to Athens, I had flown into the now abandoned Ellinikon International Airport. The Metro line 3 runs from the airport right in to central Athens, I was… Read More »A trip to Athens
After arriving in Athens at night, the first thing I wanted to do was to see the most important sight in the city…..The Acropolis. I was staying 3 stops away by metro, but I was so keen to see as much as possible that I walked. From my hotel I… Read More »The Acropolis at night
