I used to get all mixed up between the Parthenon (a huge temple on top of the hill) and the Acropolis (the hill itself). Seeing it all in person makes things much more clear. This was another highlight of our stay in Greece. When I was a young guy, I used to dream of playing among the columns of the Parthenon, peeking out and seeing Athens below. Standing there in front of it was a another moving moment. The weather was perfect with incredible blue skies and an occasional cloud to put some perspective on things.
Here's our slideshow. The first slide is a picture of the Acropolis taken from Hadrian's Gate and the Temple of The Olympian Zeus, far below at street level. It's an imposing climb up to the top but worth every step:
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