It's not a Christmas photo, but I loved this red & white water tank, near the old Athens airport....
30.12.10
Water tank...
Thursday 30 December 2010
It's not a Christmas photo, but I loved this red & white water tank, near the old Athens airport....
It's not a Christmas photo, but I loved this red & white water tank, near the old Athens airport....
29.12.10
Pastry shop
Wednesday 29 December 2010
I'm sure Santa would stop by when he delivers the presents....
I'm sure Santa would stop by when he delivers the presents....
28.12.10
Louis Vuitton
Tuesday 28 December 2010
Voukourestiou street, the most expensive shopping street in Athens. Shops are closed, a street band is still playing for the few remaining late shoppers...
27.12.10
Shopping Arcade
Monday 27 December 2010
Peter Pan, the Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, toy soldiers, hanging from the roof of a shopping arcade....
Peter Pan, the Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Cinderella, toy soldiers, hanging from the roof of a shopping arcade....
26.12.10
Hotel Grande Bretagne
Sunday 26 December 2010
The oldest and most renown hotel in Athens with the best view in Syntagma (Constitution) square.
Those suites on the last floor have amazing view to the Parliament and the Acropolis
25.12.10
Merry Christmas !
Saturday 25 December 2010
A Christmas shop, fully crowded all the previous days.
Now, Santa and Christmas trees fully lit, await some late customers...
A Christmas shop, fully crowded all the previous days.
Now, Santa and Christmas trees fully lit, await some late customers...
24.12.10
The Harp
Friday 24 December 2010
A pedestrians bridge, inspired by the ancient Greek musical instrument, the Harp. It was a gift to Athens from Santiago Calatrava, for the 2004 Olympic games.
A pedestrians bridge, inspired by the ancient Greek musical instrument, the Harp. It was a gift to Athens from Santiago Calatrava, for the 2004 Olympic games.
23.12.10
Feelin lonely....
Thursday 23 December 2010
I think she needs someone to sit next to her. It's Christmas after all....
I think she needs someone to sit next to her. It's Christmas after all....
22.12.10
Total mess.....
Wednesday 22 December 2010
This is exactly what I mean by Athens daily photo! Strikes, strikes and strikes have done Athens a city that you cannot simply live in. Roads closed, traffic jams, drivers on the verge of crazy, people trying to reach their destination without public transportation.
Oh, yes, I forgot, it's Christmas!!
This is exactly what I mean by Athens daily photo! Strikes, strikes and strikes have done Athens a city that you cannot simply live in. Roads closed, traffic jams, drivers on the verge of crazy, people trying to reach their destination without public transportation.
Oh, yes, I forgot, it's Christmas!!
21.12.10
Bicycle
Tuesday 21 December 2010
This is a picture you don't see everyday in Athens. But day by day more and more bicycle riders get on the roads of Athens. It's not the easiest town for bicycles. In fact you're more of a target when you're on your bike! And there are no bicycle roads too, maybe it's the only big city in the world that doesn't care for bicycles.
But I ride my bicycle in every occasion! And soon I'll use it for my everyday transfer to my work...
This is a picture you don't see everyday in Athens. But day by day more and more bicycle riders get on the roads of Athens. It's not the easiest town for bicycles. In fact you're more of a target when you're on your bike! And there are no bicycle roads too, maybe it's the only big city in the world that doesn't care for bicycles.
But I ride my bicycle in every occasion! And soon I'll use it for my everyday transfer to my work...
20.12.10
Chariots and horse...
Monday 20 December 2010
Somewhere in the late 70's it was a must for blocks of flats to have a distinctive pattern on the walls. This one is inspired from ancient Greece....
Somewhere in the late 70's it was a must for blocks of flats to have a distinctive pattern on the walls. This one is inspired from ancient Greece....
19.12.10
In case of emergency....
Sunday 19 December 2010
...just have your eyes open. You never know where you'll find the solution to your problems!
...just have your eyes open. You never know where you'll find the solution to your problems!
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Architecture
Friday 17 December 2010
A pharmacy, totally different from everything else I've ever seen. Reminds me of the Braille system for blind people...
A pharmacy, totally different from everything else I've ever seen. Reminds me of the Braille system for blind people...
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Golden Hall
Friday 10 December 2010
We may be in the middle of a huge economic crisis, the IMF is in fact our government, but at least, we do have the best shopping Mall in Europe! And I'm not saying this by myself, it was voted the best all over Europe. Now, who's shopping, that's another question....
We may be in the middle of a huge economic crisis, the IMF is in fact our government, but at least, we do have the best shopping Mall in Europe! And I'm not saying this by myself, it was voted the best all over Europe. Now, who's shopping, that's another question....
9.12.10
Athens
Thursday 9 December 2010
The weather service says that tomorrow we'll have a bad weather, with cold and snow even in Athens. But today is one of these days that you can't stay at home. So, I went to my local tennis club, walked a bit on the mountain above it and got a photo of Athens, with the Spyros Louis (Olympic) stadium in the middle....
The weather service says that tomorrow we'll have a bad weather, with cold and snow even in Athens. But today is one of these days that you can't stay at home. So, I went to my local tennis club, walked a bit on the mountain above it and got a photo of Athens, with the Spyros Louis (Olympic) stadium in the middle....
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Christmas tree
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Christmas is approaching and there are many that haven't got a Christmas tree yet. You can see a lot of "open exhibitions" like this in the streets of Athens these days...
Christmas is approaching and there are many that haven't got a Christmas tree yet. You can see a lot of "open exhibitions" like this in the streets of Athens these days...
6.12.10
The Academy and Goddess Athena
Monday 6 December 2010
The Academy of Athens is a part of the so-called "Neoclassical Trilogy" of Athens. It was built between 1859 - 1885 by the Danish architect Theophile Hansen. Later, in 1861 another famous architect, Ziller, took over. The building's emblem is the statue of Athena on a high Ionic column.
The Academy of Athens is a part of the so-called "Neoclassical Trilogy" of Athens. It was built between 1859 - 1885 by the Danish architect Theophile Hansen. Later, in 1861 another famous architect, Ziller, took over. The building's emblem is the statue of Athena on a high Ionic column.
5.12.10
Under the Acropolis...
Sunday 5 December 2010
The Tower of the Winds in Plaka, under the Acropolis Rock. It was built in the 2nd century BC as a weather vane and a water clock and had a hydraulic mechanism.It's external frieze depicts the faces of the eight winds.
The Tower of the Winds in Plaka, under the Acropolis Rock. It was built in the 2nd century BC as a weather vane and a water clock and had a hydraulic mechanism.It's external frieze depicts the faces of the eight winds.
4.12.10
The city that never sleeps...
Saturday 4 December 2010
Coming home last night, very late from a night out with some friends. This is how the streets in Athens look even at 2.30 in the morning. Traffic, cars going in every direction and people that don't seem affected by the economic crisis.
Coming home last night, very late from a night out with some friends. This is how the streets in Athens look even at 2.30 in the morning. Traffic, cars going in every direction and people that don't seem affected by the economic crisis.
3.12.10
Public transport....
Friday 3 December 2010
This is tram, the newest public transportation in Athens. It came back in our lives in 2004, for the Athens Olympic games. It takes you from the centre of Athens to the coastal suburbs of the town, it's fun, but only if you have time to spend, because it's too slow......
This is tram, the newest public transportation in Athens. It came back in our lives in 2004, for the Athens Olympic games. It takes you from the centre of Athens to the coastal suburbs of the town, it's fun, but only if you have time to spend, because it's too slow......
2.12.10
Dust in the wind....
Thursday 2 December 2010
While in Northern Europe and parts of the U.S. they have winter and lots of snow, here, in Greece, we have dust! But not just any dust, we have good, imported dust from Africa and the Sahara desert! African dust is carried to Greece by air currents and is more common in the spring. But due to all these weather changes over the globe is present almost every time of the year. This is how Athens looked from my office this morning.....
While in Northern Europe and parts of the U.S. they have winter and lots of snow, here, in Greece, we have dust! But not just any dust, we have good, imported dust from Africa and the Sahara desert! African dust is carried to Greece by air currents and is more common in the spring. But due to all these weather changes over the globe is present almost every time of the year. This is how Athens looked from my office this morning.....
1.12.10
Time...
Wednesday 1 December 2010
My first theme day!
There aren't many public clocks in Athens and most of them don't work at all! Some of tthe clocks are in churches, like this one in Aghia Kyriaki church at Athinas str. And most of all it's working, although it,s five minutes slow....
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My first theme day!
There aren't many public clocks in Athens and most of them don't work at all! Some of tthe clocks are in churches, like this one in Aghia Kyriaki church at Athinas str. And most of all it's working, although it,s five minutes slow....
<a href="http://www.citydailyphoto.com/portal/themes_archive.php?tid=52">Click here to view thumbnails for all participants</a>
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Air traffic control tower
Tuesday 30 November 2010
I had to go to the airport today to say Goodbye to a friend who was leaving for London. And I took the opportunity to take a photo of the air traffic control tower, overlooking the two runways at Athens International Airport...
I had to go to the airport today to say Goodbye to a friend who was leaving for London. And I took the opportunity to take a photo of the air traffic control tower, overlooking the two runways at Athens International Airport...
29.11.10
Austrian Alps....
Monday 29 November 2010
This is something you could see in the Alps, or on a mountain with a lot of snow. But here in Athens looks and is so different. But so beautiful in the same time!
Unfortunately, I don't see any snow coming. It's the end of November and although in the rest of Europe there is winter and snow, in Greece, temperature is well over 20 degrees and no sign of bad weather for the near future....
This is something you could see in the Alps, or on a mountain with a lot of snow. But here in Athens looks and is so different. But so beautiful in the same time!
Unfortunately, I don't see any snow coming. It's the end of November and although in the rest of Europe there is winter and snow, in Greece, temperature is well over 20 degrees and no sign of bad weather for the near future....
28.11.10
Looking high.....
Sunday 28 November 2010
Athens is a city that doesn't have many high buildings. There must be less than ten all together. This one is probably the smallest of these "skyscrapers". But I'd like to go to the last floor and see the vies from there!
27.11.10
Chinatown....
Saturday 27 November 2010
In Athens we don't have a Chinatown as there are in other big cities. But we do have a lot of Chinese who open stores in every neighborhood. I came across a Chinese corner downtown today and I liked the banners and this yellow building....
26.11.10
Abandoned....
Friday 26 November 2010
This is how we let old and beautiful houses become ruins! This was an amazing neoclassical building, with a great terrace and great details at Monastiraki square. It's been left like this for years. What a pity!
This is how we let old and beautiful houses become ruins! This was an amazing neoclassical building, with a great terrace and great details at Monastiraki square. It's been left like this for years. What a pity!
25.11.10
One city, one team...
Thursday 25 November 2010
The city is Athens and the team is PANATHINAIKOS F.C.
This was taken after midnight, when the game against Barcelona for the Champions League was over. Unfortunately, we lost 0-3!
This is the Olympic stadium of Athens, know as "Spyros Louis", home of Panathinaikos F.C., which was built in 1982. It was renovated at 2004 for the Athens Olympic games from Spanish famous architect, Santiago Calatrava and hosts about 70.000 people. And it was all crowded today....
P.S. The photo was taken at 00.30, so it counts for Thursday, although the game was on Wednesday!
24.11.10
Athens Hilton
Wednesday 24 November 2010
This Athens Hilton first opened in 1963 and it was a miracle of modern architecture at that time in the city. From the Galaxy bar and restaurant on the last floor, you have the best view of Acropolis. Especially at night, when the lights of Acropolis are turned on the sight is really amazing!
In front of the hotel at the park there is the glass statue of Dromeas (runner) made by the famous Greek sculptor, Kostas Varotsos, in 1988
This Athens Hilton first opened in 1963 and it was a miracle of modern architecture at that time in the city. From the Galaxy bar and restaurant on the last floor, you have the best view of Acropolis. Especially at night, when the lights of Acropolis are turned on the sight is really amazing!
In front of the hotel at the park there is the glass statue of Dromeas (runner) made by the famous Greek sculptor, Kostas Varotsos, in 1988
23.11.10
Parking in Athens....
Tuesday 23 November 2010
This is a typical photo of a sidewalk in Athens. Cars and bikes parked everywhere, preventing pedestrians from an easy walk. Since the owners know they'll never get a parking ticket, they park their vehicles wherever they like. Total anarchy.....
This is a typical photo of a sidewalk in Athens. Cars and bikes parked everywhere, preventing pedestrians from an easy walk. Since the owners know they'll never get a parking ticket, they park their vehicles wherever they like. Total anarchy.....
22.11.10
Starbucks Athens
Monday 22 November 2010
A Starbucks Coffee at Mesogion Avenue at night.I just loved that orange - brown curtain from the leaves, in front of the store. This is my favorite one in Athens, and I relax there with a nice cup of coffee, when I have time to spent....
A Starbucks Coffee at Mesogion Avenue at night.I just loved that orange - brown curtain from the leaves, in front of the store. This is my favorite one in Athens, and I relax there with a nice cup of coffee, when I have time to spent....
21.11.10
Graffiti...
Sunday 21 November 2010
Most of the graffiti in the city are without any sense, just colored letters that don't mean anything. But this one, next to a metro station is really outstanding. It's Louis de Funes from the Fantomas trilogy.
Most of the graffiti in the city are without any sense, just colored letters that don't mean anything. But this one, next to a metro station is really outstanding. It's Louis de Funes from the Fantomas trilogy.
20.11.10
Deli...
Saturday 20 November 2010
This is the best place in downtown Athens, if you want to buy salami, pastrami, sausages, rare types of cheese or even garlic!.
It's been operated by the same family (Armenian) since 1922!
P.S. Click on photo to see it in larger size with better details!
This is the best place in downtown Athens, if you want to buy salami, pastrami, sausages, rare types of cheese or even garlic!.
It's been operated by the same family (Armenian) since 1922!
P.S. Click on photo to see it in larger size with better details!
19.11.10
Exploring Athens....
Friday 19 November 2010
Maybe, the best way to see and explore Athens. I saw these Segways in Monastiraki and Plaka, two neighborhood under the Acropolis....
Maybe, the best way to see and explore Athens. I saw these Segways in Monastiraki and Plaka, two neighborhood under the Acropolis....
18.11.10
Old and new...
Thursday 18 November 2010
Sometimes, they keep the old, beautiful, neoclassical houses and build modern buildings on top of them. Here, they kept the old one as the entrance and the main building with the offices is the new one. It is used as a bank, in a central Athens Avenue....
17.11.10
Another block of flats?
Wednesday 17 November 2010
As I often say, I find Athens an ugly city. It used to have charming houses, neoclassical, with beautiful gardens, but after the sixties, one after the other are becoming huge and almost identical blocks of flats.
I'm afraid, this is the story here as well....
As I often say, I find Athens an ugly city. It used to have charming houses, neoclassical, with beautiful gardens, but after the sixties, one after the other are becoming huge and almost identical blocks of flats.
I'm afraid, this is the story here as well....
16.11.10
Athens Metro
Tuesday 16 November 2010
It may not be as old and famous as the London Underground or the Paris Metro, but it's new, fast, useful and very-very clean! It started in January 2000, after so many problems with excavations, due to antiquities found under the ground. The Metro tunnels were constructed at a depth of 15 meters, a level which is much lower than usual. There are 31 stations and new lines are designed for the coming years.
It may not be as old and famous as the London Underground or the Paris Metro, but it's new, fast, useful and very-very clean! It started in January 2000, after so many problems with excavations, due to antiquities found under the ground. The Metro tunnels were constructed at a depth of 15 meters, a level which is much lower than usual. There are 31 stations and new lines are designed for the coming years.
15.11.10
Best view....
Monday 15 November 2010
Lycabettus Hill. The best place in Athens to have diner with a view. The city doesn't look so beautiful, it's rather ugly when you see it from up there, with all these blocks of flats and the absence of parks and green, but it's got some wonderful "corners" and a magical vibe....
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