Happy Monday! Last week I left off in Rome, today I’ll be briefly covering my visit to the Acropolis at Athens. From Rome, we decided to stay in Athens before heading to Lavrio, which is the port where we would be sailing out of for Yacht Week. Athens wasn’t too far from Lavrio, so naturally we decided to make the most of our trip and get in a visit to such a major Grecian monument. We attempted to walk to the Acropolis from our airbnb apartment, but we weren’t quite able to navigate there with the directions we received from a local. So when we reached what looked like a dead end, we hailed a cab, and one very short ride later, we had arrived.
Unlike the Colosseum and Vatican City, we didn’t have a million tour guides trying to solicit their services to us. Though, I’m sure there were some tours available. The line also wasn’t as crazy at the Acropolis, and moved pretty quickly. It cost 12euro to “get in” to walk around and view everything, and if you had a student id on you, you could get a discount.
A very brief description of the Acropolis is that it literally means “city on a hill”, and contains the remains of ancient Greek buildings, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, and the temple of Athena Nike (source). As with every place I visited in Rome, I also fell in love with Acropolis. The structures are just so beautiful, and so well built.
View of the city of Athens from Acropolis
Got the whole city behind me 😉
Because Acropolis is located on a hill, the views of Athens from it were pretty awesome.
Loved the details of the columns.
This shot of the statues on the Erechtheum is my favorite.
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With such an amazing background, of course we got some great shots! I couldn’t figure out the best way to get the whole structure in any of my pictures, but I reviewed some of my other friends’ shots when we all met back up at our airbnb apartment, and figured out the trick, lol. So I’ll have to use those techniques for my next trip! Next up will be my posts on the Yacht Week, and then I’ll get into some fall fashion posts. Be sure to subscribe to stay updated!
Have you had a chance to visit Athens, and the Acropolis yet? Let me know below. If not, you should add that to your list if you ever visit the area!
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I’m living vicariously through your pics! Awesome!
Thanks Kimmy!
1st of all, I LOVE the scenery! Greece is absolutely beautiful and to see this all in person, such a blessing. One of my favorite places, EVER! I enjoyed Athens and Rhodes the most when I visited. You looked great too, of course. Loved following your trip on Snap! 🙂
~Whitney
Thanks Whitney! Isn’t it?! You’re right, such a blessing honey! Glad you enjoyed watching! 😀
Your pics are absolutely stunning! How beautiful this trip must have been. Perfect outfit post!
Thanks Stacie! Omg, so beautiful! 🙂
This is one of my favorite places ever. I think I liked it more than the Colosseum. Love the gear per usual. Can’t wait to hear your perspective on yacht week ?
Thanks Bre! I can’t choose which I liked more! Yes, it’s coming!!!
Best place ever! One of my favorites! Great post
Thanks Ash! Totes a fav!
First I wanna say you look adorable. I love all of your pictures and Black Girl Magic is all over Your Black Girl Traveling! I am right with you honey!
Thanks Kiwi! 😀
Great photos! Greece is on my bucket list for places to travel.
Thanks Rachee! It is amazing!
Beautiful photos! Looks like paradise!
Thanks Valerie!
Whoa! These are some amazingly gorgeous photos!!! I have never been there but I would love to visit. This reminds me of the breathtaking views I got when visiting Florence, Italy.
Thanks Christine! I’m sure the views were amazing!
Absolutely love your traveling life! You def have to enjoy every minute of the life you are given!
Thanks Kar!
I can’t WAIT to go to Greece. A few of my friends went in the summer and it looked so awesome. I’m a history nerd too, so I’d be extra geeked.
You will enjoy it sooo much!
Your outfits are always so easy breezy and cute. After looking at your beautiful pictures I like I’ve never gone anywhere. I need to step my travel game all the way up.
Thanks Mimi! Lol that’s how I’ve felt looking at other’s posts before!
Gorgeous pictures BLMgirl! I’ve always dreamed of going to Greece. I’m long overdue to take that trip
Thanks Demetra! Yes, you’ll love it!
I love these pictures! I’m starting to get the travel bug but it’s a little harder cause I have an 11 month old lol
Thanks Tanay! Yes, I’m sure that would make it harder, maybe when your baby gets a little older. 🙂
I love this! I have been wanting to get to Greece for years now. Great pictures! And the outfit is fantastic!
Thanks Tyra! Go, you will love it!
I love that so many of the black beauties are travelling in this week’s blog posts. Greece looks amazing…so does your outfit.
Yes, I love it too! Thanks Kim! Greece was amazing!
You need to share those photography tips with me girl. Love your pictures. And your favorite shot is also mine. Seeing those statues on the building instantly takes me back to what life was like when that region was popping. The architecture is amazing and I need your camera info too. Lol
Thanks YaYa! I try to capture the details of whatever I’m shooting to really tell a story in each shot! I play with shooting it from different angles, with different camera settings. I have a Canon Rebel T5 that came with an 18-55 mm lens kit, so I just use that lens. I love that camera!!! 😀
These pictures are great!! They make me feel like I’m there!
Thanks Mionna!!
These pictures are breath taking! And your outfit was super cute as well. Thanks for taking us to Athens with you!
Thanks Jonna!
After reading through parts 1&2 of Rome and now your Acropolis recap, I love how you incorporate fashion into your travels. I usually go straight for comfort and if I HAPPEN to look cute that’s bonus lol, but these posts are definitely encouragement to do better!
Thanks Sanura! Lol, I”m sure you look cute no matter what, but I’m glad I could help encourage you! 🙂