He advises us on car and taxi travel. Statues from this age — around 600 BC — all had the same standard features: weight spread evenly on two feet, arms rigid at the side, stiff braided hair, almond-shape eyes, high eyebrows, and the same quirky little grins. Season 5 Episode 8. And, with a little luck, you can make a friend and be invited in — or, in this case — up onto the roof — for a pleasant chat and a cup of strong Greek coffee. Its main town, also called Hydra, is home to about 90 percent of the island's 3,000 residents. Ancient Greece set the tone for all Western art that followed, and this museum lets you trace its evolution — taking you in air-conditioned comfort from 7000 BC to AD 500 through beautifully displayed and described exhibits on one floor. The National Archaeological Museum is far and away the top ancient Greek art collection anywhere. Sicily serves up a full-bodied and tasty travel experience. Penny: Correct. At a time when Rome was just a village, it was here in Athens that the foundations of our Western civilization were laid. From $7.99 to buy season. It's an exciting springboard for the Greek Isles. The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. Penny: Exactly. Series: Rick Steves' Europe Athens and Side Trips. This episode originally aired in 2010. Rick: So a balance of things. The king gave a balcony from this speech. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens, including the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. Visitors wander the remains of what was the city's principal shopping mall and administrative center. Wherever you travel, seeing the precious artifacts in the big city museums first helps you better appreciate the historic sites out in the countryside. The palace and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior are guarded by the much-photographed evzones. In both life and art, everything was to be in balance. As the sun goes down, it's busy with locals and visitors alike. The Golden Mean and everything. see our FAQ. Rick: So she would babble and the priests would say this is wisdom from the gods. This time it's all Greek to me…and that's exactly why we're here. The Parthenon was perhaps the finest temple in the ancient world. Today tourists zigzag up the ancient Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo. These Mycenaean soldiers — with their yellow-ribbon moms — are a timeless off-to-war scene, repeated every generation in the 3,000 years since. Athens and Side Trips. He let two eagles fly from the two opposite ends of the universe and this is where they met, here in Delphi. After a 90-minute ride, Athens is a world away, and we pull into the isle of Hydra. ", Title: But in around 330 BC, Athens was conquered by the Macedonians from the north. (2008). We'll get more ideas for exploring the long-distance hiking trails of Europe, find out about improvements to the neighborhoods of Athens, and discover the world's… Like the Parthenon it's constructed in the simple Doric style. It was built in the 19th century by people from the tiny Cycladic island of Anafi. He advises us on car and taxi travel. Seeing it today is awe-inspiring but imagine how striking it must have looked when it was completed nearly 2,500 years ago — in all its carved and brilliantly painted splendor. So we've got the theater, we've got the stadium…. Music and sports. The capitals, or tops of the columns, were both functional and decorative. In fact, these archaic statues were named simply kouros (meaning "boy"), or kore (meaning "girl"). And before we know it, Leonidas has us all sitting at the table and he starts bringing in wave after wave of his fabulous dishes…. With Rick Steves. They claim the soldiers' outfits have 400 pleats — one for each miserable year of Turkish occupation (and don't you forget it). For meals, you can sit out on the shady covered side terrace above the harbor — check the chalkboard to see what's freshest today. Late in the day, as the sun goes down, the white Parthenon stone gleams a creamy golden brown, and what had been a tourist war zone is suddenly peaceful. During those pan-Hellenic (or "all-Greek") festivals, Delphi filled its theater, which seated 5,000. Its pocket-size harbor shelters the community's fishing boats. This elegant walkway is a popular pedestrian boulevard arcing around the back of the Acropolis. Crowned by the mighty Parthenon temple, the Acropolis rises above modern Athens, a lasting testament to Greece's glorious Golden Age in the fifth century BC. Observe the peaceful rhythm of daily life. In this oasis of tranquility, nestled beneath the walls of the Acropolis, the intensity of Athens seems miles away. For some 800 years, until its destruction by barbarians in AD 267, it was the hub of all commercial, political, and social life in Athens, as well as home to much of its religious life. Once again, when it was first pedestrianized merchants were upset. Rick Steves Athens Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Athen's most notable museums and historic sites. This is where, for 3,000 years, Athenians gathered. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, ... Athens Greece's capital, ... Athens and Side-Trips (episode) Greece’s Magnificent Monemvasia (clip) Greece’s Peloponnese (episode) Buoyant after winning freedom from its Turkish overlords, the new capital city flourished. Add the first question. by Rick Steves , Cameron Hewitt, et al. ..helps prepare you to better appreciate the actual he-her-historic sites…. Little survives from the classical agora. Gyro means "turning" — referring to the slowly spinning round of meat — roasted pork or chicken — shaved as needed. Today, people pour out of the city's busiest subway station into this café-filled square. The town stretches away from the harbor — a maze of narrow, cobbled streets, flanked by whitewashed homes. If you have stayed someplace that you would recommend, I would love to hear it. Relax and take in a sea busy with water taxis, ferries that connect this oasis with Athens, old freighters — like castles of rust — lumbering slowly along the horizon, and cruise ships anchored as if they haven't moved in weeks. This extraordinary collection lets you follow the sweep of Greek art history from 7000 BC to 300 AD. But for most travelers, the agora is more than an architectural review. To them it was the embodiment of the order found in nature. The Temple of Hephaestus, one of the best-preserved and most typical of all Greek temples, dates from about 400 BC. We'll take the fast-paced pulse of the modern city, but waste no time getting to Rick's favorite side-trip destinations: the ruins of the mystical oracle at Delphi and a fast boat to the romantic, traffic-free isle of Hydra. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens, including the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. They stand amid today's bustling metropolis. At a time when Rome was just a village, it was here in Athens that the foundations of our Western civilization were laid. The island's oldest and most traditional taverna was the hangout of the sponge divers a century ago. And hydrofoils vie with lumbering car ferries. The 80-year period from about 480 to 400 BC is known as the Golden Age of Greece — the age of Socrates and Pericles — and Athens was the center. The four major monuments — the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike — were built as a coherent ensemble (c. 450–400 BC). Just a few years ago, this street was a car-clogged mess. Thanks in advance. Colorfully costumed evzone guards stand at attention at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and periodically do a ceremonial changing of the guard to the delight of tourists (guards change five minutes before the top of each hour, less elaborate crossing of the guard around :25 after, full ceremony with marching band Sundays at 11:00—get there early as they may start a bit before 11:00). Allow an hou… Then we'll poke around the Plaka before escaping the big city to consult an ancient oracle and relax on a classic Greek isle. The worst lines are caused by the bottleneck of people trying to squeeze into the site through the Propylaea gate. Rick: Spinach pie. I hope you enjoyed our look at Athens, the oracle of Delphi, and the romantic isle of Hydra. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. With my favorite irresistible dinner views on Hydra, this scenic spot lets you watch the sun dip gently into the Saronic Gulf, with Kaminia's adorable port in the foreground. Hydra is popular with walkers, who come to explore the network of ancient paths that link the island's outlying settlements, churches, and monasteries. Descend into Athens' sleek and cool underground and you'll enjoy a transit system as efficient as anything in Europe. We'll tour the must-sees of ancient Athens, including the Parthenon, Agora, and amazing National Archaeological Museum. Hydra is one of the prettiest towns in Greece. Walk once around fast for a time-lapse effect, then go around again for a closer look. Capitals grew bigger and bigger to an absurd size when finally they supported entire temples. People would journey here from all over the known world to seek wisdom from the gods on vital affairs of state. It's Athens. At the end of the walk, prime Acropolis-view real estate is dedicated to the fine art of café sitting. Weave through narrow paths lined with flowers, and dotted with cats dozing in the sunshine. Crowds and weather might help you decide. Penny: Zeus wanted to know where the center of the world was. At the top of town, the humble Taverna Leonidas has been around so long it doesn't need a sign. The country's leading families built mansions here to be close to the king. We're riding a Flying Dolphin — one of the fleet of speedy hydrofoils that zip from Athens to the islands, and from island to island. Local guides like Penny Kolomvotsou brings these ancient and mythic events to life. But Greek art evolved with its society. Here, with a glass of ouzo and today's catch, as the sun slowly sinks into the sea and boats become silhouettes, you drink to the beauties of a Greek lsland escape. There is a special changing of the guard ceremony on Sunday morning at Syntagma Square at 11.00, with lots of extra pomp and a marching band. In the next order, Ionic, the capitals are decorated with understated scrolls. This stunning bronze statue, cast in 460 BC, depicts the mighty god of the sea about to hurl his trident. Hi, I'm Rick Steves back with more of the best of Europe. At the foot of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora (or "marketplace") sprawls out from its surviving temple. Sipping a drink here puts you right in the middle of a lively Greek scene. Delphi would take all day and you only have 3. The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. Hydra was a Greek naval power famous for its shipbuilders. Archaic statues all looked like cousins. They're clad in the traditional pleated kilt and pom-pom shoes made famous by the evzones. And today, in the midst of all this rich heritage, the vibrant capital of Greece still thrives. Leonidas and Panagiota have retired from running their restaurant. Valiantly battling the acidic air of our modern world, it still stands with the help of on-going restoration work. Ancient Agora from Rick Steves Athens Audio Tours on Podchaser, aired Monday, 18th January 2016. The last episode in this three-part mini-series distills Rick Steves' 30 years of travel experience into 30 minutes of practical advice on how to have a fun, affordable, and culturally broadening trip to Europe. I'm Rick Steves. Rick: Here we go, the shrimp. Discover the fascinating people who once worked, shopped, and played here. And tonight the place is all ours, as our enthusiastic cook welcomes us into his kitchen. Paperback $21.05 $ 21. Allow 1.5–2 hours for the site (hiking to the stadium alone is nearly a half-hour round-trip), and another 45–60 minutes for the museum. Use the HTML below. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. The original square was essentially a big front yard for the new royal palace. And in springtime, hikes come with fields of wildflowers. The Stoa of Attalos, from the second century BC, was rebuilt in modern times to house the Agora's museum. Location and clean facility is important. Penny: Yeah, everything in moderation, no vices. Parnassos, was not a city. In the 1960s, the island became a favorite retreat for artists and writers, who still draw inspiration from its idyllic surroundings. From $1.99 $ 1. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? I'm glad I'm packing light as I hike up to my hotel. Rick: So tell me why this place was chosen for the oracle. Athens and Side Trips. Leonidas: We cook the lamb with the roast potatoes. In 1843, a riotous crowd jammed this square demanding a syntagma (or "constitution"). These flamboyant soldiers, with their distinctive strut, change at the top of each hour. Ancient Delphi, perched high on the slopes of Mt. Hello Select your address Best Sellers Today's Deals Electronics Gift Ideas Customer Service Books New Releases Home Computers Gift Cards Coupons Sell The path is flanked by the remains of Delphi's famous treasuries — monuments erected by city-states in gratitude for the oracle's advice. Its superb harbor is surrounded by an amphitheater of rocky hills. The thriving capital of Greece sprawls out from the foot of its magnificent Acropolis. As the orders evolve, they gain syllables: Doric, Ionic, Corinthian. These mansions survive today as grand old hotels, embassies, and museums. Rick Steves Athens Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Athen's most notable museums and historic sites. Like so many great civilizations, ancient Greece peeked and then faded. Penny: Yeah the omphalos, yeah this wonderful place became the center of the world. Leonidas: Eggplant. They arranged my transportation, and tours not only in Athens, but Aegina, Delphi, The Peloponnese region, and Sounion. While just the tip of the architectural iceberg, these are handy indicators helping us identify the three main architectural "orders" (or styles). The oracle became so influential that no great leader would make a major decision without first sending emissaries to consult the oracle. Starring: Rick Steves Directed by: Simon Griffith Rick Steves Greece: Athens & the Peloponnese. It's fast but less scenic, as the passengers are stuck inside. So she was in trance. With all its traffic congestion above and nearly a million Athenians zipping smoothly underground every day, the system is a godsend. Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Greece. It was the site of the oracle of Apollo, god of the sun. With so little of the Agora still standing, this reconstruction makes it easier to imagine the sight in its original glory. A fleet of taxis shuttle people to outlying hamlets and beaches. "Rick Steves' Europe" Athens and Side Trips (TV Episode 2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 99 to buy episode. Rick: Spinach pie. And, I suppose, for just as long they've treated children to rides as well. The must-sees of ancient Athens: the Parthenon, Agora, and National Archaeological Museum. I like being here at the end of the day — with the tourists gone, cheers of the long-gone crowds still ringing in the cool mountain air, and the starting block all mine. But that makes it a quiet, uncrowded spot — nestled in the shadow of the Acropolis — to wander and get a feel for the ancients. Athens, Greece Marvel at the wonders of the Greek Golden Age of the fifth century BC, starring the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis (the religious center), the ruined Agora (commercial center), and the Temple of Hephaestus (one of the best-preserved Greek temples anywhere). Arrive early or late to avoid the crowds and midday heat. And there was more to Delphi than just the oracle. Flying from the states to Athens non stop. From there we side-trip to the oracle of Delphi and then cruise from Athens' port of Piraeus to the island of Hydra. The one must-see sight outside the central tourist zone is the National Archaeological Museum. I am trying to get my barrings of the Athens Airport. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. I would try to visit the Acropolis first thing in the morning, whichever morning you choose. A two-hour drive northwest of Athens takes us to Delphi, one of the most important sights in the ancient world. I would like to get off the plane go through passport control, then to the Alpha Bank at the airport (3) and then find a bathroom. A trove of funerary art from the royal tombs of Mycenae shows treasures from a society that thrived around 1000 years before the days of Socrates and Plato. In the 20th century, with an influx of refugees and industrialization luring workers in from the countryside, the population of Athens exploded. Statues looked more lifelike. Crowds would gather in shady porticos like this to shop, socialize, or listen to the great philosophers of the age. For drinks, sit out front on the porch. The word Hellenistic refers to Greek culture after its political conquest. And then beets. This FAQ is empty. episode / view more episodes. It's especially worth visiting if you're traveling beyond Athens, because it displays artifacts found all around Greece, including Mycenae, Epidavros, Santorini, and Olympia — and the treasures displayed here are generally better than those remaining at the sites themselves. But when the Greeks won their independence from the Ottoman Turks in the early 1800s, they chose little-but-historic Athens to be their capital. Subtle interplay between hips and shoulders. They'd pass through this imposing entryway and up to the religious heart of the city and the Parthenon. And today, in the mist of such a rich heritage, the vibrant capital of Greece still thrives. This museum is a great way to either start or finish off your sightseeing through Greece. ... Rick Steves' Europe. 05 $23.99 $23.99. Also Athens is hilly and you'll be going up and down in the heat. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Watch Travels in Europe with Rick Steves - Season 3, Episode 9 - Athens: Ruins are just part of Rick's first venture into Greece. Donkeys rather than cars, the shady awnings of well-worn cafés, and memorable seaside views all combine to make it clear you found your Greek isle. The sheer beauty of the statues, vases, and paintings helps bring the country's dusty ruins to life. Greek architecture evolved in stages. Instead, donkeys do the heavy hauling today just as they have through the centuries. There's no way to reach the Acropolis without a lot of climbing (though people with disabilities can use an elevator). The final order, Corinthian — popular later on with the Romans — features leafy capitals…boldly decorative with no apologies necessary. Leonidas: Eggplant. While less balanced and composed, it was a more individualistic age — with more exuberant and emotional art. The adjacent Erechtheion is famous for its Porch of the Caryatids, six beautiful maidens functioning as columns. You can also watch Greek sculpture evolve, from prehistoric Barbie dolls, to stiff Egyptian-style, to the David-like balance of the Golden Age, to wet T-shirt, buckin'-bronco Hellenistic, and finally, to the influence of the Romans. It housed big bronze statues of Hephaestus, the blacksmith god, and Athena, patroness of the city. Yeah, these were competitions concerning music, poetry, sport events as well. And apart from coming here to consult the oracle, the other reason was also because, like in Olympia they had the Olympic Games, here in Delphi we had the Pythian Games. In the extreme south of Europe is Greece. This stately square was part of a grand project designed to turn the town a suitable capital for the new nation. Perhaps nowhere else does the historic and cultural timeline of Europe reach so far back while being so vibrant today. No need to waste time endlessly browsing—here's the entire lineup of new movies and TV shows streaming on Netflix this month. FREE Shipping. Grand processions followed the Panathenaic Way, which was a ceremonial path connecting the town below and the Acropolis. These mountain fighters battled ferociously in Greece's early 19th-century War of Independence. The flow of people into the sprawling city continues, and four million people — roughly one out of every three Greeks — call Athens home. Or $0.00 with a Prime membership. Agora means "gathering place," but you could call this space by any of the names we typically give to the busiest part of a city — downtown, main square, forum, piazza, marketplace, commons, and so on. A delightful way to cap the day is to follow the coastal path to the village of Kaminia. GREECE: ATHENS Athens City Walk. Antío. Because the priests debriefed those seeking advice on the state of their homelands, Delphi became the data base of the ancient world. | Jun 23, 2020. Here is their contact info: Katerina Tsitsipi Aristotelis Makris Nea Erythrea, Athens – Greece tel./fax: +0030 210-8077073 cell: +0030 6988 607866 e-mail: info@livinlovin.gr During the Archaic period, all the parts were there, but if it decided to walk, it would walk like a monster, stiffly with no understanding of the subtle interplay between hips and shoulders. Published by Avalon Travel Publishing, available at www.ricksteves.com. ... Athens and Side Trips. Athens and Side Trips The evolution of Greek art from stiff to realistic to emotional would be echoed by Europe 2,000 years later: from stiff Gothic to realistic Renaissance, to emotional Baroque. Golden Age sculptors shifted weight more believably, placing their statues in a contrapposto pose — that means relaxed, with hips shifted realistically and weight resting on one foot. We'll start up there, at the historic, cultural, and literal high point of any trip to Athens — the Acropolis. 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