Kevrekidis

Acrocorinth (Akrokorinthos) is one of the most important medieval castle sites of Greece. It rises about 570 meters above the surrounding plain and was the acropolis of the ancient city of Corinth (Korinthos). The history of the fortification is closely connected with that of Corinth. It was continuously occupied from archaic times to the early nineteenth century. Acrocorinth's fortress was used as the last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry into the Peloponnesian peninsula. Three circuit walls formed the defense of the hill. The highest peak on the site was home to a temple to Aphrodite. Acrocorinth was further heavily fortified during the Byzantine Empire and became later a fortress of the Franks, the Venetians and the Ottoman Turks.

©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis

"Trechantiri" Greek traditional fishing boat.
Eretria, Evia – Greece.

Fishing use to be and still is in many Greek islands the main occupation of the inhabitants. The Greek seas and especially the Aegean are rich in many kinds of fishes. The most common way of fishing in Greece is by nets that have different names according to the kind of fishes.

©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis

Hadrian’s Library – Athens, Greece.

The impressive complex of Hadrian’s library is located in Plaka, Athens. It is the work of the hellenophile Roman Emperor Hadrian, the great benefactor of Athens, who wanted to create a peaceful spot near the bustling bazaar. The complex comprises of a huge atrium surrounded by four arcades looking onto the open peristyle courtyard. This rectangular building is 82 meters wide and 122 meters long with a Corinthian propylon on the west side. There is an impressive colonnade, which happens to be the best preserved part of the whole monument. The library itself was situated in a vast central hall on the eastern side of the complex, surrounded by two smaller rooms, possibly studies for visitors. On each side of the eastern wing there were two halls with successive rows of stone benches, correctly assumed to have been lecture halls. It’s easy to imagine ancient Greek scholars studying the papyruses and the parchments of the great Classics and taking relaxing strolls in the atrium’s garden while discussing the latest philosophical theories. Hadrian’s library remained an oasis for the intellectual for more than 130 years, until it was destroyed by the barbarian Herulae during the sack of Athens in 267 A.D.

©2007-2008 Jordan Kevrekidis

Eretria - Evia, Greece.

©2008 Jordan Kevrekidis

Ferryboat on the Oropos - Eretria line, Greece.

©2007-2008 Jordan Kevrekidis