The Grolier Club in New York City is proud to present the highly anticipated In-Person Lecture: Bibliophilic Delights from Gennadius Library in Athens. This event is set to take place on October 25, 2023, and promises to be an extraordinary experience for book lovers and art enthusiasts alike. The prestigious Gennadius Library, situated in the marvelous city of Athens, will be sharing its exquisite collection of rare and valuable books with the audience. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of bibliophiles and explore the hidden treasures that have been meticulously preserved over the years. The event is open to the public, and the best part? It's absolutely free! So mark your calendars and make your way to 47 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022, where the Grolier Club will be hosting this exceptional lecture. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of literature and witness the bibliophilic wonders from the Gennadius Library. It's an event that promises to leave you in awe and ignite your passion for books like never before.

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Ideally, you should climb the Acropolis in the morning and visit the Acropolis Museum in the afternoon. The museum is located a few hundred meters below the Acropolis and houses most of the Acropolis&#39;s artifacts. Viewing these artifacts will help you understand ancient Greek civilization. It&#39;s best to do some research beforehand and have some knowledge of ancient Greek history, especially the major wars and key gods.

The first floor houses artifacts excavated from numerous temples on the Acropolis hillside and from residential areas at the foot of the hill.

The second floor is the &quot;Archaic Period Art Exhibition Area,&quot; exhibiting items including the square ceiling of the Acropolis&#39;s promontory, sculptures from the Temple of Athena Nike, and caryatids from the Erechtheion.

The third floor closed early that day for some reason, so I didn&#39;t see it.

During the visit, look out the windows and at the ground. The transparent glass walls offer a 360-degree view of the Parthenon and the entire city of Athens; the ground level is the archaeological site, suspended in mid-air by more than 100 concrete pillars. I recommend heading to the restaurant on the 3rd floor around sunset for a drink or a bite to eat (I recommend the spinch pie, but avoid the pre-made penach spritzer), and waiting for the Acropolis to light up. It&#39;s a truly invigorating experience.

The museum doesn&#39;t have guided tours, but the language-based guides are excellent. The free Wi-Fi provided with the guides is much better than my roaming data plan. If you have enough time, I suggest taking the 2-hour guided tour to fully appreciate the museum.

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Like most Greek temples, this temple was also used as a treasury.
1. It was built in 447 BC to replace the old Parthenon (destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC).
2. For a while, it was the treasury of the Delian League (which later evolved into the Athenian Empire).
3. In the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary (the original Athena was also a virgin).
4. In the early 1460s, after being conquered by the Ottoman Turks, it was used as a mosque.
5. It was used as a gunpowder magazine by the Turkish army in 1687 and was unfortunately severely damaged in an explosion.
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Although it is a site under restoration, you can still feel the weight of history. The ticket inspector did not immediately recognize the admission voucher. He looked at it for a long time and asked why there was no price displayed. We explained and finally got in.

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