The highlight of any Athens trip (insert joke here) is, of course, the Acropolis. Towering high over the city are the many ruins that encompass the Acropolis, with the Parthenon as the standout. As you look up from below, it sees like quite a daunting climb. But as there are sites along the way and the path winds a bit, it's not as bad as it seems. Words really can't describe how impressive this all is. The only down side is the scaffolding in the Parthenon that has apparently been here for years. Restoration will go on for a long time, but it still doesn't detract from seeing the ruins and imagining life here centuries ago.
View from top of sightseeing bus
Sanctuary
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
Odeum of Herodes Atticus
Odeum of Herodes Atticus from above
Propyla - entrance to Acropolis - and Temple of Athena Nike
Erechtheion
Erechtheion
Erechtheion
Parthenon
Parthenon
View of Athens and Acropolis Museum
Parthenon
Pedestrian Walk below Acropolis
Acropolis Museum
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