If the Acropolis is the crown that sits atop all of Athenian historical treasures then the Parthenon on the Acropolis is the jewel in the crown. The Parthenon was built in the 5th century B.C. It is a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. One can scarcely imagine its grandeur when it must have been [...]
Friday, March 20, 2009
The 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens revived a tradition of sport that had lain dormant for over a thousand years. These Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the I Olympiad, were held in Athens from April 6 to April 15, 1896. It was only fitting that Athens should get the honor to host [...]
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Athens in Greece has a history dating back to antiquity. Several path breaking ideas and concepts were born and developed in Athens in Greece. History of Athens, Greece is not just for the Greeks to take pride in, it is a legacy for the whole world to cherish and savor. Athens and Greece have evolved together [...]
Friday, March 6, 2009
These days you can obtain information on pretty much anything online. Athens is the capital of Greece and there is a wealth of online information on Athens. So whether you are a resident of Greece or a tourist to the city of Athens, Greece if you wish to obtain information on anything related to Athens; [...]
Friday, March 20, 2009
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