HOW IT USE TO BE


The image below shows a reconstruction of what the southwest side of the Acropolis of Athens may have looked like around the fifth century B.C.

Compare what the Acropolis looked like then, and what it looks like now but rolling your mouse over the image.

To see more reconstruction roll-over images, view the How It Use To Be page.

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ATHENS, GREECE – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton waves to tourists in front of Parthenon temple during a visit to the Acropolis hill on October 6, 2007 in Athens, Greece. Clinton is in Greece on a personal visit as part of his European tour. (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images)


GREEK NATIONAL HOLIDAYS


  • New Years Day • January 1

  • Epiphany • January 6

  • Greek National Holiday • March 25

  • Easter* • April / May*

  • Labor Day • May 1

  • Ascension Day • May / June

  • Assumption Day • August 15

  • War Memorial Day • October 28

  • Christmas Day • December 25

  • St. Stephen's Day • December 26

*Exact date varies yearly.