What is the appeal of Athens?            Pleasures of the city            A defense of the city          Practicalities          Links and resources
East of center
Lycabettus Hill Watch the sun set over Athens.
The center of the city mainmap
West of center
Athens by theme

People

What drives the place.

Photo Gallery

Images of the city.

The kiosk

An Athens tradition.

Rooftops

Inventive oasis.

Balconies

A civilized necessity

Life in the city

Making do, adapting.

Athens Guide Books Worth reading.

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