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The Acropolis Museum __ "It is one of the most important museums in the world. It temporarily houses masterpieces of the ancient Greek civilization, dedicated to the most important of the Athenian sanctuaries, the "temenos" of Athena Parthenos. Preparations for the erection of the New Acropolis Museum have already begun." View parts of the collection and read about plans for the future. - illustrated - From Government of Greece - http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21101m/e211am01.html

Athens Greece Guide-travel and tourist information __ View images of the 2004 games, find out about other cultural and scenic attractions, learn about museums, the port, and a lot more. - illustrated - From athensguide.org - http://www.athensguide.org/ 

Athens Metro __ Learn how to find your way around on the Athens rail transit system. - illustrated - From urbanrail.net - http://www.urbanrail.net/eu/ath/athens.htm 

Athens Tourism - Athens Vacation Reviews - Athens Vacations ... __ You will find articles, resources and reviews. - illustrated - From tripadvisor.com - http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g189400-Athens_Attica-Vacations.html 

 

Athens Tourism and Tourist Information: Information about Athens ... __ "Athens, the capital city of Greece, is an ancient city, steeped in many centuries of history. It may not be the most attractive or appealing city in the world, but if you look just a little bit harder you will see the charming, exciting and vibrant city of Athens appear." You will find information, tourist attractions, tourism, sightseeing and orientation, museums, restaurants, weather information, general travel tips, and much more. - illustrated - From athens.world-guides.com - http://www.athens.world-guides.com/ 
 
Athens Tourism: A guide to tourism in Athens __ You will find a wide range of tourist oriented information from where to catch the busses in the city to the best time of year to go. In fact, you could spend a lot of time going through all this site offers. - illustrated - From athens-hotels-360.com - http://www.athens-hotels-360.com/athens-tourism.htm 

Athens Tours | Athens Tourism Guide __ "The best way to explore a city is on foot. This is especially true of Athens, which has a number of sights located in close proximity to each other." You will learn about the best walking tours and find a large number of text links to other attractions and general information about the city of Athens. - illustrated - From holidaysguide.yahoo.com - http://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-113317-athens_tours-i 

Athens Travel __ "Redolent with mythology, smeared with grime, Athens is an affable city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and urban eccentrics. If you get into the Athenian mindset, you might not even notice the layer of nefos (smog) overhead." This and more. - From Lonelyplanet.com - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/europe/athens/ 

 

Athens Travel Guide __ "In Greece, all roads lead to Athens, the capital city that is both the birthplace of Western civilization and a bustling boomtown that re-created itself for the Olympic Games in 2004. Athenians take the juxtaposition of ancient splendor and cacophonous modernity with good-natured appreciation, and you would be wise to do likewise." This and much more to help you plan a vacation or business trip. - illustrated - from fodors.com - http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=athens@14

The Jewish Museum of Greece __ "The Museum’s invaluable collection bears witness to a unique Jewish heritage, which flourished in this corner of the world for well over 23 centuries, and was almost wiped out during the tragic years of the Shoah." History of the museum, exhibits and much more. - illustrated - From jewishmuseum.gr - http://www.jewishmuseum.gr/ 

Museum of Cycladic Art __ "The Museum of Cycladic Art is devoted to the study and promotion of ancient Greek art. It was founded in 1986 in order to house the collection of Cycladic and Ancient Greek art belonging to Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris. Starting in the early Sixties, and with a permit by the Greek State, the couple collected Greek antiquities, with special interest in the prehistoric art from the Cycladic islands." - illustrated - From cycladic.gr - http://www.cycladic.gr/

 

Museums in Athens __ A good guide to museums and collections in the city. - From About.com - http://gogreece.about.com/cs/athensattica4/a/athensmuseums.htm

The Smart Guide: Athens - Destinations - Times Online __ "No matter how many photos you’ve seen, the first glimpse of the Parthenon up on its rock is mesmerising. It oversees the sprawling scrum that is contemporary Athens with utter disdain. There is something of the eternal about it." An overview of attractions. - illustrated - From timesonline.co.uk - http://travel.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10320-1218804,00.html

Temple of the Olympian Zeus __ "According to tradition, the establishment of the sanctuary goes back to the time of mythical Deucalion. The site was inhabited in the prehistoric period and the cult of Zeus is attested in early historic times." You will find history and more. - illustrated - From Hellenic Ministry of Culture - http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21103a/e211ca02.html 
 

 

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