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Athens - I Avlí Tis Idýlis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:38:46 +0000

The restaurant I Avlí Tis Idýlis serves hearty traditional dishes.
A Greek side salad always includes feta cheese

Athens - I Avlí Tis Idýlis

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:25:49 +0000

The restaurant I Avlí Tis Idýlis serves hearty traditional dishes. A classic of Greek cuisine is the cheese-filled

bifteki.

Athens - Panagia Kapnikarea

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:21:54 +0000

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Athens, the southernmost capital on the European mainland, is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. According to Greek mythology the city was named after Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom. Classical Athens was one of the most powerful city-states in ancient Greece. It was a centre for democracy, the arts, education and philosophy, and was highly influential throughout the European continent, particularly in Ancient Rome. For this reason it is often regarded as the cradle of Western civilisation and the birthplace of democracy.

The church of Panagia Kapnikarea is located right in the middle of the shopping area.

It is estimated that the church was built around 1050. As it was common with the early Christian churches, this was built over an ancient Greek temple. When King Otto I of Greece, brought an Bavarian architect to draw the new city plan of Athens, the church was considered for demolition. It was Otto´s father, King of Bavaria, Ludwig I who objected the decision and saved the church.

An earthquake in 1981 weakened the structural integrity of the building. Another earthquake in Athens in 1999, caused cracks in the tower of the church. During the drilling of the tunnel for the Athens Metro, fractures occurred in the southern and northeastern part of the floor of the Kapnikarea.

The Kapnikarea church may have once been the katholikon of a monastery. Presently, the building is formed by a complex of three different units attached together. These units were built in succession There is the south church dedicated to the Presentation of Mary to the Temple, the chapel of St Barbara on the northern side and the exonarthex with the propylon to the west.

The interior

Athens - Panagia Kapnikarea

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:19:37 +0000

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Athens - Panagia Kapnikarea

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:08:15 +0000

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Athens - Miran

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:45:15 +0000

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Athens - Peugeot 304

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:36:52 +0000

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The Peugeot 304 was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 1969. The body design of this car was created by Pininfarina.

The 304 was a success for Peugeot, by the time production ceased in the fall of 1980, well over a million vehicles of this type had been built. About 4,200 were even sold in the United States.

Athens - Mini Market

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:44:29 +0000

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Athens - Street Art

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:19:14 +0000

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Athens - Ivi Theater

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:40:25 +0000

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Athens - Ampimpágio

nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:04:36 +0000

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The Ampimpagio restaurant (aka Abibayio) is located in the Thissio district, which is centrally located but still quiet and (at least in winter) less busy. The delicious dishes served there are greek/mediterranian with a creative touch.

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