Thursday, December 30, 2010

Scenes from Athens.(ΙΙ) Εικόνες της Αθήνας.(ΙΙ)

This is a small Church in the heart of the commercial district of Athens. A byzantine monument of the 11th century, built on the ruins of an ancient Greek temple. It is dedicated to Virgin Mary but is more commonly known as "kapnikarea".
Η εκκλησία της Καπνικαρέας στο κέντρο της Αθήνας. Χτίστηκε τον 11ο αιώνα πάνω στα ερείπια αρχαίου ελληνικού ναου.
Would you hire this vintage Mercedes for your wedding...?
Θα νοικιάζατε αυτλην την αντίκα για τον γάμο σας..:
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27 comments:

  1. Sylvia KDecember 30, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    What a delightful way to end my day, Costas, with your gorgeous photos of one of my favorite places!! Marvelous as always!

    Sylvia

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  2. DawnDecember 30, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    I still can't believe the beautiful architecture there! Thanks again for the trip...it looks like a place full of history and beauty.
    And yes...would want to rent that there car:)

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  3. SunnyDecember 30, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Athens is a place I dream of visiting with all its history and beauty. Thank you, Costas for sharing your wonderful photos.
    ☼ Sunny

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  4. SoraiaDecember 30, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Thank you.
    I love the car! :D

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  5. dianasfaria.comDecember 30, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    I wouldn't hire that vintage car for my wedding but I would love to walk around this beautiful place you have shared with us.

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  6. Μαίρη (Ginger)December 30, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Κωστή μου, σίγουρα θα νοίκιαζα αυτή τη συγκεκριμένη αντίκα γιά το γάμο μου (αν άντεχα το κόστος) αλλά έχω καλύτερη ιδέα. Ο γάμος μας θα γίνει (το ερχόμενο καλοκαίρι, πρώτα ο Θεός) σ'ενα υπέροχο ξωκλήσι λίγα μέτρα από μιά υπέροχη παραλία στην Νάουσσα της Πάρου. Δεν το αλλάζω αυτό το πλάνο με καμμιά αντίκα ούτε και με καμμιά λιμουζίνα. Πως το βρίσκεις?
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    Dear Costis, I would definitely hire thıs partıcular antıc for my wedding (if I could afford the cost :-) ) but there is a better idea. Our wedding will take place (hopefully next summer) in a chapel laying next to a wonderful seaside of Naoussa, Paros Isle. I would not exchange this plan to any antic or limo. How do you like that?

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  7. magdaDecember 30, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Πολύ ωραίες οι φωτογραφίες που έβαλες, αυτήν την όμορφη Αθήνα, πολύ την αγαπώ.

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  8. GryDecember 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Fantastic place with so much history and culture! I hope to go there one day.

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  9. BagafarnaDecember 30, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    The church small but really beatiful.

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  10. Joop ZandDecember 30, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    Thanks for sharing Costas.

    wish you all the best for 2011.

    Greetings, Joop

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  11. AllisonDecember 30, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Why don't you drive that car on over for New Year's, Costas! ;)

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  12. LasseDecember 30, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    No snow in Athens..:) Lucky you..
    Wish you a Happy New Year!

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  13. Out on the prairieDecember 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Some jewels to be found in the city.

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  14. BeritDecember 30, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Beautiful and exciting pictures from you again Costas.
    Thanks for all nice comments from you in my blog this year, and a happy new year 2011.
    Greetings from Berit.

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  15. Brenda's ArizonaDecember 30, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Costas, I so love your 'tours' of places unseen. You are a lovely tour guide and leader!

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  16. Diane AZDecember 30, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    Amazing, gorgeous scenes, Costas! The old church looks so lovely. Have a wonderful new year!

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  17. Mary Howell CromerDecember 30, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    I love the walk with you, the little church is gorgeous and well now that car is magnifico~ Happy New Year Costas~

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  18. Tanya BreeseDecember 30, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    what a beautiful church just sitting there with all the modern buildings around it...love that car!! happy new year to you costas!!!

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  19. Suburban GirlDecember 30, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    I do like that Mercedes! But, no, I probably wouldn't rent it. I'm to cheap.

    Happy New Year.

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  20. SoraiaDecember 30, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Thank you so much for all your comments :D

    Happy new year! :D

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  21. jennyfrecklesDecember 30, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    I've never been to Athens (yet!) but it looks full of lovely old buildings - and beautiful cars.

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  22. NeusDecember 30, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I want to visit this byzantine church!!
    Happy New Year!!I wish that your dreams come true this new year,Costas!! Hugs

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  23. Ρίκη ΜαταλλιωτάκηDecember 30, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    Καλη χρονια Κωστη μου!

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  24. Laura~Pretty PixDecember 30, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Your world so intrigues me. I love all your photos and always look forward to seeing more.
    Happy New Year, Costas!

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  25. Teté M. JorgeDecember 31, 2010 at 1:29 AM

    I've heard that Athens is a beautiful city to live and be... it looks very interestingb by yours pictures.
    I'll leave you a warm hug of HAPPY NEW YEAR.
    Health and happiness to you and yours.

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  26. kikiDecember 31, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    Καλή χρονιά!

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  27. Pat TillettJanuary 3, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Beautiful!
    Layer upon layer of history! Thanks so much for the continuing photo tour...

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