The Greek city of Athens is one of the most enchanting cities in the world. Athens is not only the largest city and capital of Greece but also one of the leading cities of Europe. Athens was designated capital of the modern Greek state in 1834. Some of the most famous archaeological monuments are found [...]
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, February 6, 2009
The Acropolis, Athens is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. The Acropolis or city on a hill is considered the most significant monument amongst all monuments in Europe. Acropolis, Athens, and Greece pretty much symbolize one another and the hill-top city has been a representative reference of all things Greek for thousands [...]
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
According to Greek mythology, ancient Athens derives its name from Athena, the Greek goddess of heroic endeavor. Ancient Athens traces its history to over 4,500 years. The cultural and socio-political influence of the ancient city of Athens on modern civilization cannot be overstated. Fundamental ideas that define western civilization, such as those of democracy, took [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
The city of Athens is steeped in history and most of the tourist sights in Athens are those that relate to its ancient grandeur. If you are planning to visit Athens, you should have an idea of the tourist sights in Athens that you plan to visit. This will help you save time with deciding where [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Classical Athens is a reference to the city of Athens during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. During this period the city-state of Athens was at the pinnacle of it glory. Arts, learning, architecture, and philosophy flourished during this period in classical Athens. The age of Classical Athens began with the Athenian victory over Persia [...]
Saturday, December 6, 2008
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
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 [...]
Monday, April 6, 2009
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