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Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of
Greece.
As of
2001,
Athens had a population of 745,514, and is located within a larger
metropolitan area with a population of around 3.8 million.
Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, have been occupied for at least 3,000 years,
and is sometimes known as the "cradle of western civilization"
or the "birthplace of democracy". The most visible, and famous, sign of this classical
heritage is the Parthenon (a temple to the ancient goddess Athena) which stands on
the Acropolis (a flat-topped rock which rises 512 feet (150 meters) above sea level). There
are of course many other historic sites and monuments, including buildings from Roman, Byzantine
and Ottoman periods, as well more modern landmarks constructed since Greece achieved independence
in 1830.
In more recent years, Athens successfully hosted the
2004
Summer Olympic Games (the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad), having previously hosted
the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
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Streetwise Athens Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Athens, Greece - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metro map This map covers the following areas:
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By Fodor's
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Sandy beaches baked by a brilliant sun, mysterious alleyways winding onto hidden squares, whitewashed homes draped with bougainvillea, and majestic archaeological ruins---all surrounded by that impossibly deep-blue water. It’s easy to see why so many travelers are enchanted by the Greek islands. This brand-new book gives a thorough overview of the best islands Greece has to offer, as well as full coverage of Athens and the major mainland ports. Whether you are going by cruise liner or hydrofoil, to party or to get away from it all, Fodor’s Greek Islands 1st Edition is the new, indispensable guide for living your dream.
·“Experience the Greek Islands” chapter highlights the top attractions, the best beaches, practical itineraries, and tips for planning your trip
·At-a-Glance island finder helps travelers decide between the far-flung Dodecanese or the storybook Cyclades
·Reviews of every major cruise line and itinerary sailing the Greek islands
·Photo-rich, browsable design with in-depth, magazine-style features on Greek culture, food, and history
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By Sofka Zinovieff
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Sofka Zinovieff had fallen in love with Greece as a student, but little suspected that years later she would, return for good with an expatriate Greek husband and two young daughters. This book is a wonderfully fresh, funny, and inquiring account of her first year as an Athenian. The whole family have to come to grips with their new life and identities—the children start school and tackle a new language, and Sofka's husband, Vassilis, comes home after half a lifetime away. Meanwhile, Sofka resolves to get to know her new city and become a Greek citizen, which turns out to be a process of Byzantine complexity. As the months go by, Sofka's discovers how memories of Athens' past haunt its present in its music, poetry, and history. She also learns about the difficult art of catching a taxi, the importance of smoking, the unimportance of time-keeping, and how to get your Christmas piglet cooked at the baker's. |
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