The Athenian acropolis of Edinburgh
I was looking for a temple in Edinburgh around the brilliant green slopes and hills and I thought to myself that it was impossible to hide its glorious presence.
It must be somewhere around the brilliant green hills
All of a sudden it emerged magnificently sitting almost on the top of the beautiful Calton Hill with the smooth slopes and the vast open spaces around it.It looked so heavenly and lofty that one could easily communicate with God …
Sublime,I thought,indeed sublime and divine under the clear blue skies of Scotland.If the weather was gloomy and dreary it would have lost part of its glory.It is unfinished,I know,but yet a popular landmark radiating culture and history.It is rightly called the Athenian acropolis of Edinburgh.Its building started in 1822 and it was meant to be a replica of the Parthenon in Athens,but due to financial reasons it still stays unaccomplished.Great panoramic views of Edinburgh from up there and easy access to the Observatories and the Nelson Monument.
Great Panoramic Views
My Space in the Immense Universe 
Beautiful…. Peaceful n beautiful
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By: talker blogger on 02/10/2014
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Thank you my friend !
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/10/2014
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🙂
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By: talker blogger on 08/10/2014
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By: To Stay In or Not To Stay In ? | My Space in the Immense Universe on 18/09/2014
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It looks like a very enchanting place in the world, and your photos capture it well Doda. Your blog is rich with beauty, I find it great fun to travel around to your many venues and gracious posts, thank you. 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 06/06/2014
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Thank you so much dear Jet for liking my posts ! I’m absolutely delighted I managed to travel you to some of my favourite places and I have to tell you that you travel me to places which are out of my reach,exotic places where one can get to know rare species of plants and animals.
thank you too my friend ! Love ♥♥♥ , Doda 🙂 xxx
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By: DG MARYOGA on 09/06/2014
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What a pleasure it is for me too, Doda. The world is so extensive and life is so short that I consider myself lucky to enjoy vicarious travel. Many thanks to you! 😀
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By: Jet Eliot on 09/06/2014
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You are absolutely right dear Jet ! We must feel really lucky that nowadays, we can share knowledge and experiences through Social Media.Love and hugs , Doda 🙂 xoxoxo
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By: DG MARYOGA on 09/06/2014
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Hello Doda…
I really enjoyed the way you told us about the discovery of the temple in Edinburgh, almost top of on Calton Hills… The photos are really captivating and I do now understand why you characterize it as being sublime (as it “could easily communicate with God”…).
It does really look similar (if not identical to the Parthenon in Athens).
Beautiful post my friend… Wishing you a great weekend,
Aquileana 😛
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By: Aquileana on 10/05/2014
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Thaaaank you,dear Aquileana for your rich and approving comment ! No wonder though you liked it as you are so close to the Ancient Greek Spirit ! Actually,it is an unfinishrd Temple,due to lack of funds,yet glorious and quite close to the Parthenon in Athens,as it was meant to be. You have all my love as always ,
Doda 🙂 ☆ ∧ ＿ ∧ ☆ (´・ω・｀)
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By: DG MARYOGA on 13/05/2014
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These pictures are beautiful. I would love to go there! 🙂
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By: Linda Arthur Tejera on 07/02/2014
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It’s a place you visit more than once ! What about putting it on your bucket list ? Thanks Linda for liking my photos.
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By: DG MARYOGA on 08/02/2014
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Great shots of my hometown and absolute favourite city in the world. Thanks for posting these.
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By: Su Leslie on 06/02/2014
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Delighted you enjoyed it Sue !!! My family and I just love your hometown and we visit it almost every summer.It’s such a fascinating city with so much glorious history and culture behind ! Thanks kindly for coming by.Much appreciated !
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By: DG MARYOGA on 06/02/2014
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Beautiful post!
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By: Cee Neuner on 22/01/2014
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Thaaaaank you dear Cee for your approving comment !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 06/02/2014
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It’s a lovely spot, high up there above the city, isn’t it? 🙂
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By: restlessjo on 19/01/2014
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Absolutely dear friend Jo !!! Each time I visit I enjoy great views from up there and see more and more … Thanks kindly for coming by !!! 🙂
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By: DG MARYOGA on 19/01/2014
at 21:51
very nice pictures!! brilliantly taken! i also enjoyed my stay in edinmburgh and i hope to return there sometime..i m very happy that this connection between athens and edinburgh exists,! it shows the inspiration and the great impact that ancient greece had to so many and different
civilizations..
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By: dr lucas on 15/01/2014
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Delighted you liked my Edinburg post !!! Since you have been there you can very easily remember all the details and the nice panoramic views from Calton Hill.Indeed,it is moving for me each time I go there and see the unfinished Temple.I have been many times to Edinburgh and each time I pay a visit … You know just for the connections and not only …. Thank you so much Dr.Lucas for coming by and for your pithy … comment !!!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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The Athenian acropolis of Edinburgh looks majestic! The line of the connection of civilizations and cultures is so significant. Thank you for the beautiful post, Doda!
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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Thank you so much my dear friend Amy ! Glad you appreciated it.I always try to draw connection lines with everything. I do my best to be as receptive as possible and to keep an open mind …
BTW,a big thank – you for all the Flickr faves !!!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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Your beautiful words reminded me a post I did http://wp.me/pSlDL-6pJ if you haven’t seen it… I don’t mean to impose it on you. Have a wonderful day, Dear friend Doda!
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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Your beautiful words reminded me a post I did http://wp.me/pSlDL-6pJ if you haven’t seen it… I don’t mean to impose it on you. Have a wonderful day, Dear friend Doda!
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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Perfect !!! I just read it and liked it so much,Amy !!! Great source you employed to touch the delicate issue.That’s why I draw the long imaginary lines ….. Thaaaaank U !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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I was so touch by when I read the imaginary lines … Can’t Thank you enough, Doda!!!
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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Thaaaank you dear Amy !!! Now,it’s a set phrase for you and me,like a personal byword … in our own codes … You are a dear ! Cheers xoxoxo
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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Love it, Doda!!!
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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Me too my dearest friend from the other end of the world …. But,we very well know how to draw the imaginary lines and the real connection-lines TU !!!
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By: DG MARYOGA on 15/01/2014
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Well, well said, Doda!!! That was why I was moved when I read the beautiful line…
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By: Amy on 15/01/2014
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