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XXXII The Temple of Nike From Mars Hill, Athens, in Athens, Greece more
ruins, temples, hills, views, sketches, ancient greece, ancient greek remains
This is the grandest grouping of the Acropolis. The way in which the whole, in solemn square masses, piles up—the temple dominating all—is marvellous. It is finer, I am sure, in ruin, than ever it was in perfection.” (p. 32)