The ‘Evzones’ (Presidential Guards) pictured here during a changing out ceremony that takes place on the hour every hour outside the historical Greek Parliament in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The march of the Grand Changing of the Guard, takes place on Sunday mornings at 11am at Syntagma. The ‘Evzones’ are cloaked in traditional dress
Detail from the entrance of the Academy of Athens, a neoclassical building completed in 1885
With the Greek economic crisis came a new wave of street art scattered throughout the city, as the youth in particular have sought to express themselves
The ‘Komboloi’, most commonly used by men in Greece, otherwise known as ‘worry beads’
The view at sunset whilst sailing along the southern coastline of Athens
The sunsets at Cape Sounion can last for hours in the summer time.
This beautifully preserved marble fragment is from a grave relief from the 4th century BC on display at the Museum of Cycladic Art
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens overlooked by a statue of Archbishop Damaskinos, who was the Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Athens during World War II
Graffiti exists on many buildings around Athens, heightened by the rise in youth unemployment
Syntagma Square: Amid demonstrations, Athenians carry on with their daily lives
People protesting in Syntagma Square spurred on by the economic crisis
The dome of the Orthodox church of the patron Saint Dionysios Areopagitis in the upmarket area of Kolonaki, Athens
A worshipper lighting a candle in the small white washed chapel of St. George at the top of Lycabettus Hill
The lights on Pittaki Street Monastiraki, erected by young Athenians who pooled together resources from volunteers and artistic groups, transforming it from an abandoned alleyway to a popular street with artistic flair
Spectacular sunsets adorn the sky amongst the ruins of Cape Sounion
The Parthenon on Acropolis Hill is an imposing sight and visible from almost anywhere in central Athens
The ‘Evzones’ marching toward the Parthenon. They are responsible for the official raising and lowering of the Greek Flag
Plato, outside the Academy of Athens. The statue was erected in 1885 and sculpted out of marble from the mountain of Pentelli by Italian sculptor Piccarelli
View from Areopagus next to the Acropolis, which in ancient times functioned as the High Court of Appeal. In the foreground are the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus
Traditional houses built by the people from Anaphi. Tiny colourful homes that have remained untouched, cluster around the slopes of the Acropolis on the northeast side that is known as ‘Anafiotika’
The economic crisis in Greece has prompted many street artists to depict the times using the facades of derelict buildings around Athens
There’s always time to admire beautiful people and places in Athens. The ‘observer’ stands in front of the George Averoff statue outside the Panathenaic Stadium
Sunset at Lycabettus Hill
Fresh octopus is hung out in the sun to dry said to enhance the texture and flavour. Fishermen have been doing this for centuries in Greece and you will find it is still widely practiced
The Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympics in 1896, lights up the evening sky and is visible from many vantage points around Athens
The Panathenaic Stadium in Athens was originally constructed in circa 566 BC with wooden seating. The stadium was re-built in 329 BC and constructed entirely of marble
Local street Artist ‘Sonke’ has made a visible imprint around Athens, his signature black and white designs can be seen at several spots through out the city
Lake Vouliagmeni in southern Athens is a geological phenomenon. Its thermal waters are replenished by underground springs and also by the sea, making it an ideal temperature to swim all year round
Close to Academia: Greek street artist 'STMTS' is known for his politically and emotionally charged drawings of children. He deliberately chooses old and dilapidated walls for his work, to attract attention to the hardship being faced in the surrounding areas
Athens has spectacular outdoor theatres that are especially active in summer. This theatre on top of Lycabettus Hill is over 270 metres above sea level
Statue of Athena, located at the Academy of Athens. Erected in the late 1880’s by Greek sculptor Leonidas Drosis
Overlooking Areopagus Hill at Dusk.