Sunday, May 2, 2010

Hadrians Gate, Η Πύλη του Αδριανού.

Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus. One of the most successful Roman Emperors (117-138 A.D). Secured the borders of the vast Roman Empire during his reign. He was a philosopher, poet and great lover of Ancient Greece and Greek civilization. In Athens he finished building the Temple of Olympian Zeus, built the Hadrian Gate between the Temple and Acropolis, and constructed the Hadrian Aqueduct to bring water to Athens.
Bust of Hadrian photo. Musei capitolini.
Πούπλιος Αίλιος Τραιανός Αδριανός. Από τους σημαντικότερους Ρωμαίους Αυτοκράτορες.(117-138μ.Χ).  Έκανε σημαντική δουλειά, εξασφαλίζοντας τα σύνορα της απέραντης Ρωμαικής Αυτοκρατορίας. Φιλόσοφος, ποιητής και λάτρης του αρχαίου Ελληνικού πολιτισμού και της Ελλάδας. Βοήθησε στην αποπεράτωση του ναού του Ολυμπίου Διός στην Αθήνα, κατακέυασε την Πύλη του Αδριανού και το Αδριάνειο Υδραγωγείο για να φέρη νερό στην Αθήνα.
























The remaining columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, next to the Gate.
Οι στύλοι του Ναού του Ολύμπιου Δία.




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21 comments:

  1. Sylvia KMay 2, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    I do love this series of photos that you have been posting the past few days. Love reading the history. It's so interesting to see the ancient Athens side by side with the Athens of today. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your country, Costas! Have a wonderful week!

    Sylvia

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  2. Diane AZMay 2, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Beautiful images. I am surprised how tall the columns are. Great that some are still standing.

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Thanks a lot Costas! Nice picture from your so beautiful and historical country.
    Serge

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  4. Pat TillettMay 2, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Costas, another great photo tour!
    I have to go see these things...

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  5. NeusMay 2, 2010 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks Costas to let us know the history of Greek and Roman Empire! I really love your series pics. ;-)

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  6. tapirgalMay 2, 2010 at 10:04 PM

    It's very cool hearing the history from "the other side," because when we learn it in school or in books, it's like some distant ruler or civilization (Roman) conquered some other civilization even further away (Greek). So now I hear it from your side. It sounds somewhat benevolent and positive. Your photos are lovely, especially the lighting on the bust of Hadrian. One thing I love about wandering in such ancient cities is that you find the remnants of the old civilizations in the most unexpected places.

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  7. AnneMay 2, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Lovely pictures once more :-)

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMay 3, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    wow Wonderful set of pictures, thanks so much for these memories, We visit there last January, it was a dream, amazing trip!
    FAntastic blue sky!
    Have a nice week
    Léia

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  9. ClytieMay 3, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Those columns looks so massive - it's amazing that there are so many still standing!

    I always love your pictures - especially when I enlarge them - so much vivid detail.

    I've really enjoyed this series! Thank you so much.

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  10. joannaMay 3, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Resplendent photography -- we owe so much to the ancient Greek civilization.

    Joan

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  11. LoreeMay 3, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I am always in awe of ruins from Roman times. I find them fascinating.

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  12. Maia TMay 3, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful historical places and your photos are exquisite again, as these places deserve.

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  13. Dimitris KalatzisMay 3, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Αγαπητέ Κώστα, μόλις ανακάλυψα το υπέροχο φωτογραφικό σου blog. Έχεις πολύ όμορφες εικόνες! Θα ψάξω και τις παλαιότερες αναρτήσεις σου μέσα από την λίστα με τις ετικέτες και θα σχολιάσω...
    Σε προσκαλώ επίσημα (αν και δεν φοράω σμόκιν αυτήν την στιγμή) να επισκευτείς και το δικό μου φωτογραφικό blog "Ο ΦΩΤΟΓΡΑΦΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΔΙΠΛΑΝΗΣ ΠΟΡΤΑΣ" στην διεύθυνση: http://dimitris-kalatzis.blogspot.com
    Περιμένω τα σχόλιά σου... Θα επανέλθω..!

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  14. Florindo SilvaMay 3, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    BELAS FOTOS..

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  15. Pamela StocksMay 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Efharisto poli ... for the wonderful memories your beautiful images have provoked. I remember walking around the the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Gate when I was in Athens in 1985. Now I think I'm overdue another magical visit.

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  16. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaMay 3, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Thank you for sharing this! - they are wonderful shots of such a beautiful and historic place. It is amazing the something so old can still be standing.
    *We love your video of "Scenes and music from Crete"!
    Have a great week.
    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  17. Magia da InêsMay 3, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Olá, amigo!
    Voltei para ver as novidades... amei o que encontrei...
    Essas fotos são simplesmente maravilhosas!!!
    Tenho certeza que é apenas uma pequena amostra do seu talento.
    Uma ótima semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Itabira - Brasil

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  18. UnknownMay 4, 2010 at 6:19 AM

    Wow... there is so much history there Costas! It makes me shiver a bit. Thank you for sharing!

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  19. Costea Andrea MihaiMay 4, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    your country has an impressive history and culture..very good!!

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  20. evelinaMay 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Ωραίο το ταξίδι που μας πήγες ,πολύ θα ήθελα να ήμουν κάπου εκει

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  21. Paula Werner SeveroMay 6, 2010 at 10:15 PM

    wonderfull place.. you´ve got some great shots!

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