Of Interest In Athens...

Athens Olympics 2004 The 2004 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, were held in Athens, Greece, over a period of 17 days from August 13 to August 29, 2004. Athens 2004 marked the first time since 1996 that all countries with a National Olympic Committee were in attendance...

Entertainment, Food and Drink The Greeks love to eat. (Who doesn't?) Many North Americans have a fear of coming to Greece because they are afraid of the food. There's nothing to be afraid of. Nothing is so spicy you can't eat it and the seasonings they use are the very same ones that you have in your kitchen ...

The Great Outdoors in Athens In busy Athens, there is lots of open space and wildlife around the Acropolis and most of it is free and full of ancient ruins. Next to Kouklis Ouzerie on Tripodon Street there is an entrance to a small park. Walk through it and you are on the slope of the Acropolis...

In Search of Old Buildings in Athens Many people say that besides the Acropolis and the major sites, there is little of architectural substance in the city of Athens. I disagree. Actually there are many distinguished buildings scattered throughout the city, most built before the turn of the century in the neo-classic style...

Shopping in Athens From beautiful gold jewellry, to leather sandals handmade by a poet, olives from every region in Greece, and more, there is much to tempt you in the Capital of Greece. Take a virtual tour of Athens with us, and discover the best places to shop...

Places of Interest in Athens Visit some of the archaeological sites, museums and places of interest around Athens with links to the very informative pages of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture. Hadrian's Library, The Roman Agora of Athens, National Archaeological Museum of Athens and much more ...