Saturday, November 10, 2007

Athens Ancient History in a Modern City

Athens Ancient History in a Modern City

Athens is a huge metropolis of over 4 million people,

around 40% of the Greek population. It is a busy bustling

city, where present day apartment blocks, live side by side

with the relics and ruins of one of the greatest

civilizations of the ancient world. An appealing and heady

mix of southern European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern

cultures, as well as the fiery but friendly Greek

temperament, this is a city where every day is lived to its

fullest!



Food is a major highlight in Athens, with the accent firmly

on lamb, seafood and salads. The Mediterranean's virtually

invented the healthy diet, wh View the rest of this article


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