Making Quite An Entrance
by Janet Marie
Title
Making Quite An Entrance
Artist
Janet Marie
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Photograph - Photography
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**To view more of these mansions_Visit my "Athens Greece" Collection**
On our walk from our visit to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, we came across these neoclassical mansions, on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street. Located in the Makrygianni District. They're considered early 20th-century mansions with Art Nouveau and Eclecticist elements. I just thought they were gorgeous, "Making Quite An Entrance!"
Dionysiou Areopagitou Street is a pedestrianized street (since 2003), adjacent to the south slope of the Acropolis in the Makrygianni district of Athens. It is named after Dionysius the Areopagite judge, the first Athenian convert to Christianity after Apostle Paul's sermon, according to the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 17:34).
The street runs from east to west, designed in 1955 by architect Dimitris Pikionis who also designed the paved paths of the archaeological site. On the south side of this street, is the "Acropolis Museum," where we are headed now. It's an upmarket residential district with apartment buildings and houses. This side of the street views the ancient monuments and architecture of the Acropolis. (I tell you, my feet were done at this point, the toes were screaming).
In the middle of the street, were found the foundations of the house of Proclus, a Greek Neoplatonist philosopher, one of the last major classical philosophers of his time.
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Jerry Bokowski
Once again history agrees with scripture and itβs all here in a name! Also to know that musician and compose Vangelis lives near here was interesting. Very interesting research and tutorial here, Janet!...fav / like
Janet Marie replied:
Vangelis is said to own a home on this famous street, but it is not publicly known where he actually resides. And also learning who the street was named after was quite interesting. I canβt believe I was able to find out the information about these classic homes that I did. Researching this was worth it. Our trip all came together with my Athens, Greece gallery. Because while there, it was all so overwhelming. I am appreciative that all my hard work is appreciated. Thank you for that, and for choosing this as one of your favorites too. ππππ
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