Athens

The Temple of Hera

Every Greek. city venerates its highest point, or acropolis, but the Acropolis if Athens is at the center of Grecian culture.

Arrival

Athens prepares to host the 2004 Olympics with a new airport, new hotels and major additions to its subway system.

Up to the Acropolis

Only one of the cars in this picture is actually moving. The others are all parked in the street, in a jumble.

A working city

Athens is a busy city even off the tourist track. As the southernmost European capital, its population is approaching 4 million.