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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.

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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.

Notices of labor strife on the road up to the Acropolis
Athens is a city of cosseted dogs
At the top of the hill, the Parthenon

A working city

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

The National Museum, the place for archaeological treasures.
The Runner, a modern sculpture
Continuing excavations of ancient Athens can cause ruins to pop up anywhere in the modern city
Pigeons love the plaza outside Parliament
The Ebzon parliamentary guards are chosen for their height and ability to stand at attention for an entire shift.
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