Acropolis in Athens, Greece by Owen Edwards
The Acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history books - that it's one of those near-mythic monuments you feel you've seen even if you never have. Places like Acropolis can often disappoint when finally encountered. Not so the Acropolis... ..:. read here :.
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