Whether you love history, the intensity of large urban centers, the serenity of century-old alleys or the nightlife, Athens is sure to satisfy your pallet. We have carefully selected the following sites to help you get a sense of one of the oldest cities in the world and its people.

The sacred rock of Acropolis

Links

www.breathtakingathens.com  official Athens tourist board, includes 
useful transport and sightseeing information and maps

www.goculture.gr/   Comprehensive bi-lingual arts and entertainment 
listings updated daily, profiles and features related to local culture.

www.gourmed.gr  Guide to Greek wine and food, includes recipes from local chefs and reliable Athenian restaurant reviews

www.culture2000.tee.gr  ATHENS Discovering Contemporary Architecture:Athens Interactive maps of Athens’ best buildings and leading architects

www.culture2000.tee.gr/ATHENS Discovering Contemporary Architecture: 
Athens Interactive maps of Athens’ best buildings and leading 
architects.

www.athensnews.gr Athens News - English-language weekly newspaper 
covering Greek news, politics, business, arts and sports.

ww.e-history.gr/en/ Foundation of the Hellenic World - Comprehensive 
history of Athens and Greece from antiquity to modern times.

www.constitution.org/ari/athen_00.htm The Athenian Constitution - 
Aristotle’s account of the origins of democracy.

http://www.culture.gr Ministry of Culture - Up-to-date listings and 
information on cultural events, archeological sites, and museums in 
Athens and beyond.

http://www.astynet.gr Unification of the Archeological Sites of Athens - 
‘Grand Promenade’ linking archeological landmarks, includes heritage 
trails.

http://livingingreece.gr/ a practical guide to living in Greece for expats