Tuesday, November 2, 2010

On Saturday after we both were enrolled in the proper race we walked to the Panathenaic Stadium. The stadium was built in 4th century BC for the mystical ceremonies held for the Panathenaic Festival in honour of Athena, patron-goddess of the city of Athens. 

Then the Roman Hadrian had also constructed a Stadium where gladiatorial contests and shows were put for the Athenian public. In time this one disappeared as well and an exact replica was completely restored in 1896 ir order to host the first Modern Olympiad. In 2004 again it was used to host the Olympic Games, the archery event as well ad for the culmination of the Marathon run. It is impressive. Hopefully I can download the video before my internet time is over.

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