| Places of possible interest in the centre of Athens | |
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| :Looking across the road near Hadrian's Arch, central Athens | |
BetweenEast and West
Athensoffers quite a tremendous cultural experience because of its location betweeneast and west. The music, food and culture incorporate aspects of the Arabworld as well as Europe. You will no doubt sample a Greek kebab whilstyou're in Athens. The word kebab originates from Arabic.
TheOlympic Games 2004 and appreciating Greece
Theforthcoming Olympic Games will attract a more sophisticated and much betterbehaved group of visitors from Britain and other countries from around the worldto Athens and Greece in 2004. Many Greeks have a low opinion of theBritish and certain other European nations because of the young people who visiton 18-30 type package holidays, get drunk, and cause mayhem.
A largenumber of people already appreciate much more about Greece than the sun, sandand ouzo. These people regularly visit to discover more about ancientGreece, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, friendly people, and the natural goodthings in life. It takes a little time to see all that Athens has to offerand to get a feel for life in Athens. You will get the most out of yourholiday to Athens and Greece if you prepare beforehand and find out about theplaces of interest to you.
Travellingaround Athens
Publictransport is very cheap in Athens. The Metro and buses will take you toalmost everywhere you want to visit. many of the attractions in centralAthens are within walking distance of each other. Use taxis for anywhereelse - negotiate your fare and take life easy. Parking and driving arefrustrating in Athens. As a tourist it's best not to bother.
Whenwalking, wear suitable footwear and do watch your step. Pavements areuneven with all sorts of hidden dangers for the unwary. Many buildingshave basements with unguarded steps leading down to them, or unexpectedly highsteps such as the one on the right.
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