S2L77: Not So Ancient Athens

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National Library of Greece

In the last installment, we toured ancient Athens. Today, we jump forward a millennium or two. Still in the past, but only a few decades and/or centuries. Practically yesterday, in other words.

More photos after the jump.

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1896 Olympic Stadium

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All modern Olympics...up to 1976

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Church of Panagia Pantanassa (c. 11th century)

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Church of Panaghia Kapnikarea (c. 11th century)

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Church of Saint Eleftherios (c. 13th century)

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Church of Agia Dynami (c. 15th century)

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From 1977 04 21 Greece

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