MAIN Travel Destinations Popular Athens, Greece

Sure, it's the birthplace of civilization and the cradle of democracy... and although steeped in history Athens still rocks with a happenin' nightlife, great restaurants, and beautiful island getaways just off the coast.

Must see's include the Acropolis and the Parthenon, Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus, along with a side trip to the Monastery of Kaisariani with its beautiful views of the ancient city...

Check out our guide to staying in Athens on the cheap, along with recommended Web resources for getting the most out of your stay in Greece's capital city

Athens Greece Guide - One-stop browsing for recommended restaurants, tourist attractions, a virtual tour, info on the Greek isles and how to get there, Athens maps.

Athens Guide - A Greek-American returns to the land of his ancestors to serve up a great mix of trivia, travel notes, along with a treasure trove of practical info for touring or living year round in the city plus overviews of the top destinations, island guides, related links.

Athens Survival Guide - Why do we love the Net? Just check out Matt Barrett's soup-to-nuts travel guide covering the gamut of city services, the Athen's Metro, cuisine (don't miss "Souvlaki - Greece's Gift to Fast Food"), nightlife, walking tours and day trips, suggested car rentals and hotels, and lots of other insider tips as Athens butts heads with the 21st century.

GoGreece.com - Nothing succeeds like excess at this Greek travel directories - guiding visitors to Greek culture, travel tips, entertainment, sporting events, restaurants, along with their own set of useful maps and online reference materials

Culture.gr - Seekers of ancient Athenian art & history will have a field day at this, the official site from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with news of current exhibits, virtual tours of major museums, monuments and architectural ruins.

Greece-Athens.com - Touristy, but easily navigable and chock full of useful info on where to stay and what to do, but the real draw is the photo and video galleries offering up a feast of Greek eye candy. Windows Media Player required.

Athens Hotels & City Guide - Geared to the business traveler with quick hits on the weather, dress codes, business etiquette, currency converter plus suggested restaurants and sightseeing destinations.

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