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The place and myth of Athens
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A diverse city of museums, traffic jams, hospitality, balconies, ruins, views, dining, smog.

A city of history: and not just classical history, lying next to modern life.

A city inexpensive to visit, rich in attractions, whose most precious attractions are often found by accident or in the moments of ordinary living.

A city where the Parthenon floats above it all, a symbol of democracy, and - if one knows history - of conflict and tragedy. A symbol of possibilities and problems that is reflected in the modern city.

A city many hate and urge you to reject, but is so livable and interesting for the tourist who is willing to look.

An international city with people from around the world come, yet it remains distinctively Greek.

A city whose heart is the Plaka district at the foot of the Acropolis.

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About Athens
Places in Athens
hotel A defense of Athens
This amazing city gets little respect, it is attacked in guide books for many problems. It does have its problems, but some are merely in the eye of the beholder. (Essay and photos)
kiosk The Pleasures of Athens
In a discussion list, several friends familiar with Athens listed their favorite places and activities in the city. (A fairly long text-only note.)
police Athens Today
A short paragraph about current developments
chapel Photo Gallery
Images of the city
horse The Parthenon
Think we know more about building things then any generation before? Look at the "refinements" of the Parthenon and think again. Also see how we're slowly destroying it.
south South of the Acropolis
Roman Athens, Orthodox piety, and the place where the famous playwrights' work was performed in classical times.
plaka The Plaka
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Athens on the Web
General links to sites about Athens then and now.

Practicalities Useful info for the traveler.

Last modified 2/22/07; posted 2000; original content © 2007, 2000 John P. Nordin