The Peloponnese seaport town of Nafplio in Greece offers scenic views of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the inner walls and fortifications of Palamidi, a military fortress built by the Venetians during their occupation of Greece in the early 17th century. The fortress stands at the highest point in Nafplio, and served as a symbol of strength during the 1800s when Nafplio became the first modern capital of Greece.
The "Changing of the Guards" takes place every Sunday in Sintagma Square in Athens, Greece. The guards that watch over the tomb of the unknown soldiers partake in a ceremonial switch that involves old-fashioned military uniforms and doing a sort of synchronized dance where often the two guards appear as one.
My cousin Anna smiles for the camera at her house in Greece. Since she is too young to know much English, and I am too lazy to learn Greek, we bonded over taking pictures and showing each other.
