STUART SILCOX
PHOTOGRAPHY

On my second full day in Athens, I walked around the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Olympic Stadium for the first modern Olympic Games . Also, I climbed Ardittos Hill for great views of the stadium, the Acropolis and Athens. Finishing with a walk through Zappeion Garden and the Conference Centre.

From there, I walked to the Agora, the ancient Greek meeting place in Athens, which features the Temple of Hephaestus. The Orthodox Church on the site is more recent. From there, I walked to the Agora, the ancient Greek meeting place in Athens, which features the Temple of Hephaestus.

On my first full day in Athens, I took the obligatory tour of the Acropolis and its surroundings. It was a cold, windy February day. These images are from the first part of the walk, taking in the Acropolis with its spectacular views of Athens.

Getting out at Monastiraki Metro Station, I found myself in the Greek Capital's tourist hub. Transitioning from a long-haul international flight to this high-energy location was a bit of a challenge. Undeterred, I decided to take some photos with my compact camera, rather than unpack my usual setup.