The Olympic Games are amongst the many gifts that ancient Greece has given us. This is the reason why the first modern Olympic Games were the Athens Olympics of 1896. The 1896 Summer Olympics held in Athens, Greece revived a tradition thousands of years old. The Athens Olympics of 1896 were the brainchild of Baron [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
As a visitor there is a lot that you can do in the city of Athens. In order to make the best use of your time in the city, it is advisable to draw up a list of things to do in Athens, Greece. Depending upon your likes, budget, and time in hand you can [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The nerve center of Greek political and cultural happenings is Athens. Daily news about Athens is followed with keen interest in Greece. Not only Greece but the European community stays keyed on to happenings in Athens as developments in the Greek capital can have ramifications for Turkey, Cyprus and neighboring Balkan states. The Athens News [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
In ancient times Ephesus was the most significant Greek city in Asia Minor and today Greeks can revisit the ruins of Ephesus with Athens Ephesus tours. Ephesus was founded around 1500 BC by the Ionians. Today Ephesus is a part of the Republic of Turkey and is located near the historical town of Seljuk. It [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Greece and Turkey share not only geographical proximity but also cultural similarities going back to the middle ages. Tourists from all over the world come to these two countries and many end up enjoying both with Istanbul-Athens cruises. A journey from Istanbul to Athens on a cruise liner is considered to be a heady experience [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
A map of Athens, Greece is a handy reference guide for those who wish to explore the city on their own. Walking around the city, finding your own way and exploring and discovering as you wander are some of the simple pleasures that a visitor to Athens can enjoy with the help of a map [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Tourists from all over the world flock to Athens, Greece. What draws them to Athens in Greece is the glorious past of this city and the fact that Athens is a convenient transit point to travel to anywhere in Greece. The history of Athens, Greece is the story of the development of western civilization. Life in [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
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