GREECE: Changing of the Guards in Athens

Changing of the guard ceremonies in Athens take place at both the Presidential Mansion and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guards are on duty around the clock and change every hour.

On Sundays they raise the Greek flag at the Acropolis at sunrise and lower it at sundown.

The Presidential Guards are ceremonial and were originally founded in 1868 as a part of the Greek army. 

GREECE: Athen's Meat and Fish Market

This post is for the foodies....

Have you ever wondered where the restaurants go to get the freshest meat and fish? 

Well, in Athens they go to the Agora Dimotiki.

And if you are interested in cooking meat and fish yourself, you can buy there too.

And even if you are not into cooking, this is still a great place to see something different and have your eyes opened.

GREECE: Athens' Acropolis and Parthenon

The names Acropolis and Parthenon are often linked together and sometimes used interchangeably. 

As a Closet History Geek, I have newly discovered that in ancient Greek cities, the Acropolis literally means "upper city", the name for a fortress, containing the chief municipal and religious buildings.

The Parthenon is the most famous building in the Acropolis in Athens. It is a religious temple that the Athenians built for the Greek Goddess Athena. 

The Acropolis is a UNESCO world heritage site.