During the 1960s, Athens developed and thrived as Greece was transitioning from an agricultural to an industrial nation. Modern movements such as the International style played an important role in the extension and development of Athens. It was the period of liberating vivacity, contestation, and anti-conformity starring youth and the action of its various groups. The center of Athens was largely rebuilt, leading to the demolition of a number of neoclassical buildings.
Here below are some stunning vintage photos that show street scenes, landmarks, and everyday life of Athens in the 1960s. And if you want to see how Athens looked like in the 1970s, you can see here.
#1 A view of Acropolis from Filopappou Hill
#2 Sheep crossing the street in Ampelokipoi
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And now this street is filled with cars
