Dawn over Athens was fiery. It was Sunday morning, October 23, 2011. We had been praying that the rioting and strikes would not interfere with our visit. We were blessed when the people called off the strike and riots for the Sabbath. We were able to get away from the pushy taxi/tour guys at the port and catch a taxi to the LDS branch in Athens.
Across the street from the church's meeting place was the Arch of Hadrian.
On the other side of the Arch is the Temple of Zeus originally started in the sixth century BC. It was begun again in the 2nd century BC. The Temple we see now dates back to 124-132 AD during Hadrian's reign. It is colossal.
Walls surrounding the Temple of Zeus.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sign in Greek and English.
The saints gave talks in both languages. The spirit was strong as we met with them.
After church services we walked to the Acropolis. Phil as we start past the Theater of Dionysos.
Rixa and Lonnie on the Stoa of Eumenes.
The Odeion of Herodes Atticus was built in the 2nd century BC and could hold 5,000. The stage building was 98 feet high, with an orchestra area in front of the stage. The roof was made of Lebanese cedar.
In the distance you can see Philopappou Hill.
The climb up to the Acropolis.
Our first view of the Erechtheion named after the mythical king of Attica, but it is actually the Temple of Athena Polias (guardian of the city).
The Porch of the Caryatids has six statues of girls who are used as support instead of columns.
Phil and Carla in front of the Parthenon. Built about 400 AD. It housed a giant statue of the Goddess Athena. It was 17 columns long by 8 wide. The inner cell was 100 feet long.
The columns rest on 3 stairs with a slight curve to make it "optically correct. Grandpa would have loved that.
You can just see the slight curve.
Greek flag blowing in the wind.
Doug/Loretta, DeAnn/Brent, Mark/Tania, Rixa/Lonnie and Carla/Phil.
The top was covered with ruins, looking at the Propylaia or entrance.
On top of the columns were detailed friezes of battles.
Here is a soldier with his horse.
You can see all the reconstruction they are doing.
Time to leave the Acropolis.
A closer look at the Temple of Athena Nike
These stairways were built during the reign of the emperor Claudius.
A great view of Mars Hill.
A last look up the stairway.
The Acropolis from Mars Hill.
Climbing up Mars Hill.
It was a beautiful day.
Tania and Mark.
Mark preaching as did the apostle Paul 2,000 years ago. We took the time to read Paul's words in Acts 17.
In the distance we could see the Church of Agia Marina and others.
Looking down on the Temple of Hephaistos.
Our walk down from Mars Hill and the Acropolis.
The Byzantine church of Ayioi Apostoloi.
The church's door.
The museum from Mars Hill.
The museum was beautiful outside and in.
These children's pottery boots were about 3 inches tall.
Ancient potty chair.
This bust could have been the inspiration for "Voldemort" from Harry Potter Movies.
Pottery topped with 3 horses.
Phil with one of many busts.
The Temple of Hephaistos is 6 columns by 13. It is perfectly preserved and was built in the mid-fifth century BC.
Detail of the Doric Fieze. (Sculptured decorations)
The Hedrian statue.
A much needed rest.
Modern Athens balcony.
DeAnn and Loretta on the subway in Athens.
Phil, Doug and Carla. Brent was there too.
The Subway station.
Leaving post we saw this Greek naval ship.
Across the street from the church's meeting place was the Arch of Hadrian.
On the other side of the Arch is the Temple of Zeus originally started in the sixth century BC. It was begun again in the 2nd century BC. The Temple we see now dates back to 124-132 AD during Hadrian's reign. It is colossal.
Walls surrounding the Temple of Zeus.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sign in Greek and English.
The saints gave talks in both languages. The spirit was strong as we met with them.
After church services we walked to the Acropolis. Phil as we start past the Theater of Dionysos.
Rixa and Lonnie on the Stoa of Eumenes.
The Odeion of Herodes Atticus was built in the 2nd century BC and could hold 5,000. The stage building was 98 feet high, with an orchestra area in front of the stage. The roof was made of Lebanese cedar.
In the distance you can see Philopappou Hill.
The climb up to the Acropolis.
Our first view of the Erechtheion named after the mythical king of Attica, but it is actually the Temple of Athena Polias (guardian of the city).
The Porch of the Caryatids has six statues of girls who are used as support instead of columns.
Phil and Carla in front of the Parthenon. Built about 400 AD. It housed a giant statue of the Goddess Athena. It was 17 columns long by 8 wide. The inner cell was 100 feet long.
The columns rest on 3 stairs with a slight curve to make it "optically correct. Grandpa would have loved that.
You can just see the slight curve.
Greek flag blowing in the wind.
Doug/Loretta, DeAnn/Brent, Mark/Tania, Rixa/Lonnie and Carla/Phil.
The top was covered with ruins, looking at the Propylaia or entrance.
On top of the columns were detailed friezes of battles.
Here is a soldier with his horse.
You can see all the reconstruction they are doing.
Time to leave the Acropolis.
A closer look at the Temple of Athena Nike
These stairways were built during the reign of the emperor Claudius.
A great view of Mars Hill.
A last look up the stairway.
The Acropolis from Mars Hill.
Climbing up Mars Hill.
It was a beautiful day.
Tania and Mark.
Mark preaching as did the apostle Paul 2,000 years ago. We took the time to read Paul's words in Acts 17.
In the distance we could see the Church of Agia Marina and others.
Looking down on the Temple of Hephaistos.
Our walk down from Mars Hill and the Acropolis.
The Byzantine church of Ayioi Apostoloi.
The church's door.
The museum from Mars Hill.
The museum was beautiful outside and in.
These children's pottery boots were about 3 inches tall.
Ancient potty chair.
This bust could have been the inspiration for "Voldemort" from Harry Potter Movies.
Pottery topped with 3 horses.
Phil with one of many busts.
The Temple of Hephaistos is 6 columns by 13. It is perfectly preserved and was built in the mid-fifth century BC.
Detail of the Doric Fieze. (Sculptured decorations)
The Hedrian statue.
A much needed rest.
Modern Athens balcony.
DeAnn and Loretta on the subway in Athens.
Phil, Doug and Carla. Brent was there too.
The Subway station.
Leaving post we saw this Greek naval ship.
