Athens landmarks look more like scenes on Mars after Sahara Desert dust turns ... trends now
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Dust from the Sahara Desert turned Athens orange yesterday as clouds blown across the Mediterranean Sea caused the city's famous landmarks to look more like scenes from Mars.
Strong southerly winds coming from north Africa painted southern Greece in the unusual hue as the day wore on.
And world-famous tourist sites took on a unique appearance after the dust cloud swept across the capital.
Landmarks, including the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill, the Temple of Apollo and Tourkovounia Hill, as well as the buzzing city centre, were painted orange by the winds.
A couple pictured sitting on the hill looking out at a Mars-like Athens after southerly winds painted the city in an unusual hue
The city of Athens seen from Tourkovounia hill after it turned orange thanks to Sahara Desert dust
The Temple of Apollo in Corinth, Greece, looking orange after dust flew into the southern coast
Martian-like skies pictured over the archaeological site of Acrocorinth in Corinth, Greece yesterday
The Acropolis Hill seen in a different colour yesterday
The Martian-like filter will be short-lived, however, with skies expected to clear by Wednesday as winds shift.
The sudden weather development also caused temperatures to
