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Cradle of democracy, Athens stands at a crossroads in more ways than one. Indeed, the city serves as a strait of sorts, spanning European and Middle Eastern cultures a fact not lost on first-time travelers, who find the city a cosmopolitan mix of people, influences, and history. Perhaps even more intriguing is Athens' never-ending struggle between past and present, as evidenced by such unforgettable archaeological sites as the Temple of Zeus, the Dionysus Theatre, and the Acropolis, all ..[Read More]
Athens, Greece Factoid
Athens revisited: In ancient times, the Mediterranean world's top athletes would gather in Athens to compete against each other and to pay tribute to the gods. In 1896, Athens revived its Olympic spirit by hosting the modern Games, which evolved into the multi-million dollar, international spectacle that we have today. After more than a century removed from their birth city, the Olympic Summer Games return to Athens in 2004.
