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People enjoy the picture postcard scenes of a snow-covered Pnyx hill during heavy snowfall across Athens

Unusually heavy snow blankets Athens – in pictures

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Authorities have told residents particularly in the Greek capital’s northern and eastern suburbs to avoid leaving their homes

People enjoy the picture postcard scenes of a snow-covered Pnyx hill during heavy snowfall across Athens. Photograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images
Pejman Faratin
Tue 16 Feb 2021 09.03 ESTLast modified on Wed 17 Feb 2021 05.53 EST
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A man rides a motorcycle in central Athens during a rare heavy snowfall in the city
A man rides a motorcycle in central Athens during a rare heavy snowfall in the cityPhotograph: Louisa Gouliamaki/AFP/Getty Images
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Palm trees are covered in snow.
Palm trees are covered in snowPhotograph: Eurokinissi/Rex/Shutterstock
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A snowman is seen in front of the Parthenon temple.
A snowman in front of the Parthenon templePhotograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images
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People walk on the snow-covered beach of Edem in Paleo Faliro.
People walk on the snow-covered beach of Edem in Paleo FaliroPhotograph: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP
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A man takes photos of the Parthenon temple on top the Acropolis hill archaeological site
A man takes photos of the Parthenon temple on top the Acropolis hill archaeological sitePhotograph: Miloš Bičanski/Getty Images
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A presidential guard stands on duty in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
A presidential guard stands on duty in front of the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierPhotograph: Orestis Panagiotou/EPA
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The popular tourist area of Plaka is seen in the snow.
The popular tourist area of Plaka in the snowPhotograph: Miloš Bičanski/Getty Images
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A man makes his way through Plaka.
A man makes his way through PlakaPhotograph: Miloš Bičanski/Getty Images
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A cyclist rides through Plaka.
A cyclist rides through PlakaPhotograph: Miloš Bičanski/Getty Images
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Two swimmers are seen on a snow-covered beach in the suburb of Glyfada.
Two swimmers on a snow-covered beach in the suburb of GlyfadaPhotograph: Stelios Misinas/Reuters
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People have a snowball fight in front of the Acropolis.
People have a snowball fight in front of the AcropolisPhotograph: Petros Giannakouris/AP
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Snow covers the beach in Artemida.
Snow covers the beach in ArtemidaPhotograph: Vassilis Triandafyllou/Reuters
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Joggers are seen in front of the Parthenon.
Joggers in front of the ParthenonPhotograph: Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters
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The Parthenon is seen through snow-covered trees.
The Parthenon through snow-covered treesPhotograph: Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images
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Snow covers the ancient Acropolis hill.
Snow covers the ancient Acropolis hillPhotograph: Antonis Nikolopoulos/AP
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A young person makes a ‘snow angel’ on the ground.
A young person makes a ‘snow angel’ on the groundPhotograph: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock
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A snowy street scene in Athens
Snowfall covers street furniture.Photograph: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock
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A man walks during heavy snowfall in Athens
A man walks during heavy snowfall in AthensPhotograph: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP
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A dog walks past a snowman with a Greek flag
A dog walks past a patriotic snowmanPhotograph: Aristidis Vafeiadakis/Zuma Wire/Rex/Shutterstock
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Walkers enjoy a snow-covered beach
Walkers enjoy a snow-covered beachPhotograph: Eurokinissi/Rex/Shutterstock
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This section of Artemida beach is deserted
This section of Artemida beach is desertedPhotograph: Vassilis Triandafyllou/Reuters
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Wintry scenes are seen in Athens
Wintry scenes across the cityPhotograph: Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock
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