Greek Mythology

Today I finally found the time to treat myself with a walk in the finest part of Athens, the Plaka. My destination was my long awaited dream, the Acropolis Museum, the new highlight of Athens, majestically located at the foot of the Acropolis. Well, I was prepared to see something extraordinary, but what I saw surpass ed all expectations . I can say, the Museum is simply breathtaking. The building is huge ( 226,000 square feet - 10 times larger than the old museum) , ultra-modern, full of light and incredibly clean! It displays the Parthenon sculptures, reliefs and artifacts as well as other finds from the Acropolis hill, r eflecting the religious beliefs, the standards and the daily life of the Ancient Greeks . Another great highlight is that, right under your feet, you can see excavations through the glass floor-panels. It's a strange feeling which I really enjoyed. Should you ever happen to visit Athens, I think it's the first place you should consider for a visit

Hello! Well, it's really really hot here in Greece, but I still am in the city because I am very into my mythology project. So, with the help of some "submarine" (that's a greek candy-like spoon sweet, dipped in a glass of ice-cold water) to keep me fresh, I am writing and writing, posting pictures, correcting sometimes... Today I went to the Archaeological Museum of my hometown Piraeus (that's the harbor of Athens), because I was really curious how the neighbourhood my grandmother was from ("Apollo Piraeus"), got its name... In the Museum I found the answer. Look above, that's the legendary "Apollo from Piraeus", dating back to the 4th century BC. Looks like Apollo was very popular in our region :). But the museum had a lot more to offer. I was impressed by the many interesting sculptures, especially the bronze ones, and how well they are preserved. Here is a link to the official website of the museum. And since this summer we are revi