The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration

It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn’t last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in ...
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The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here's a look at its restoration

It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn’t last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in years. Greek residents and visitors in recent weeks enjoyed an unobstructed ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Man Brought His Father’s ‘Piece of the Parthenon’ to Greek Officials. They Said It Was From an Even Older Temple in the Acropolis of Athens

One of Greece's most famous structures, this temple sits on the hill of the Acropolis of Athens. It was built between 447 and 438 B.C.E., and dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena. When 77-year-old ...
Artnet

Greece’s Parthenon Sheds Its Scaffolding for the First Time in 20 Years

Last month, authorities removed the scaffolding covering the western facade of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Since then, lucky pilgrims to this legendary 5th-century B.C.E. temple—which accepts ...
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Discover Athens: Greece's Hidden Riviera Gem

In the latest instalment of Travel Hot Takes, Jon Fellowes writes about discovering an unlikely ‘riviera’ far from the south of France. The word ‘Riviera’ conjures up many images: glittering azure ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Fare Exchange: The key to this Greek-inspired dish is the variety of greens

Welcome to November, fare companions. As always, there are questions. Ringgold Reader is looking for "a foolproof, best pot roast ever. I have seen a couple of amazingly simple recipes recently for ...
The Australian

Thousands stranded at Greek ports

Defying a late-night court order declaring the strike illegal, scores of Communist-affiliated unionists proceeded with the one-day protest which has so far prevented 11 ferries from leaving and ...