Waldron (DD 699) - Naval Cruise Book

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T i f world famous Acropolis, con- sidered by many historians as the most outstanding ex- ample of fine architecture from BC history. The Acropolis is a world in itself. No other Mediterra- nean city has so compact a nucleus of sights. Not only is the rock itself, rising 230 feet above the city, covered with great temples, but the history- laden Phyz and Areopagus are close by. At the base of the Acropolis are the ancient Stone Theater, the Odeon, the Theater of Dionysus, Hardrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus. Just across the Ilissus River is the Olympic Marble Stadium. Since the Acropolis is the outstanding feature of Athens, and a symbol of Greece itself, connecting modern day civili- zation with the past, it is only fair to include a description of its magnificent beauty in this MED CRUISE BOOK OF , 1960. The Acropolis was a mythical stronghold of the Gods and then the actual stronghold and council cham- bers of the earliest Athenian Kings. The Parthenon, master- piece of ancient architecture dominates the hill. There are forty-six Doric columns and a continuous frieze running 524 feet around the building. Aside from the tours of ancient Athens, there was a USO, where dancing was held nightly and the touring American Sailor could enjoy a few hours recreation as well as learn facts about the city of Athens and Greece itself. Although we had more dif- ficulty here conversing with the people, we nevertheless found the Greek people to be very affable and eager to help us in any way possible. The magnificent cultural features of Athens impressed everyone and one can be fairly certain to believe that few will forget their visit to Athens. ' A-..,,, .gf sw 5? 'vw . 5 fs t Fleet Landing- -Piraeus . kc ,. X JS' Greek Sailor . .. - - F 3' 'T' -YA if U- L- . ' .. -.A -. .. . V202 'Yun' Q-f 'f 'N S' ' , f vm f 1, ef ,1- f Znvhf, , X' . f.,.,2'i Q A 'T' ' -v ' 1 ' ' ,c 5 . Y, ., , nal' 5 , A Q .' I .uv-11.-ff Looking Up Toward the Acropolis , T, , :i.4,-s'1 ' , , x, .fig .-- M. 9.47 m . f A. Ah: 41 f 1 V' '. ,,, . 'mf' V 'willy sr- 2 , at : rv 5, - wig ,:x,- gsk xt, Q 1 5. W. A A 47,14-My 7, J ,zum- fiifg-. TV ymif 12 Mx if f HZ? . .Qf. i J? K' -L 'vi ' -Q ,QkK'-w . 4 'L 'X ...' - ' . .'f.m W5 Hf The Ancient City