Situated along the Brisbane River sits the first European settlement of Queensland, the city of Brisbane. Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, a Scotsman who was the first European explorer here in 1799. The city was initially created as a penal colony, set up to house and hold convicts sent up from Sydney. Due to the […]
A Guide To Athens – Top 10 Places To See
July 21, 2013 by
Athens was founded almost 3,500 years ago. This city was at its height of power in the fifth century BC and that is when the city’s most famous temple was constructed, the Parthenon. Every year, thousands of people visit this ancient city and enjoy many of its wonderful sites. 1. The Acropolis This ancient archaeological […]
