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Inside Background
Architecture 
        Well, what can we say about "architecture in Athens"? Just from the...
Last edited: July 11, 2006
Culture 
     The people are very proud of their cultural heritage and their part in...
Last edited: July 01, 2008
Health & Safety 
Most areas in Athens are safe for walking even in late hours.   A good place to...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
Neighborhoods 
Psiri area The alternative of Plaka This is a picturesque area in the centre of...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Travel Guides recommended for Athens visitors: “Lonely Planet Best of Athens...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Athens is one of those cities that are enjoyable to travel to no matter what...
Last edited: September 15, 2006
Athens metro 
ATHENS METRO Open museums or metro stations? The Athens metro is new, since...
Last edited: June 17, 2006
Athens sights unknown to most visitors 
The other face of the athenian sights The Roman and the Ottoman monuments of...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
Introduction 
In its heyday, Athens represented the center of culture, and the many ruins...
Last edited: July 22, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
You will probably land in Athens International Airport (ATH) if you're flying...
Last edited: October 07, 2007
Getting Around 
Once you've been in Athens for a couple of days you will begin to embrace the...
Last edited: May 22, 2006
Public Transportation 
Once you've been in Athens for a couple of days you will begin to embrace the...
Last edited: January 02, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Once you've been in Athens for a couple of days you will begin to embrace the...
Last edited: November 05, 2006
Airport dining 
Olive Tree Restaurant, Athens airport A reasonable selection of dishes that are...
Last edited: November 13, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Museums Athens has over 50 main museums...the most famous of these are National...
Last edited: June 12, 2007
Nightlife 
Athens has a variety of famous clubs, most of them are located at the beach...
Last edited: November 07, 2007
Shopping 
Athens is a city of many contradictions. There is the glitzy shopping area...
Last edited: May 29, 2008
Athens with kids 
Travelling with kids is different than travelling with your life companion only...
Last edited: December 06, 2006
Local Walks 
Athens is a walking city. So, get your comfy shoes and go for it. During the...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Ermou Street 
Ermou Street is the major commercial road of Athens, found right in the centre...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Athens has a variety of good restaurants. They can be found in places where the...
Last edited: July 06, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Souvlaki Sometimes known as "Greek hamburger," Souvlaki is a ground meat...
Last edited: November 16, 2007
Outdoor Dining 
  Sholarhio Ouzeri Kouklis (since 1935), Ttipodon 14 Street, Plaka is a great...
Last edited: November 04, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
Athens is a city where gourmet restaurants can be found almost in every...
Last edited: August 15, 2006
Great Restaurants in Athens 
Eat at God's Restaurant, just a few blocks south of the Acropolis (on the other...
Last edited: June 14, 2007
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Inside Greece: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Greece is another one of several European countries that uses the Euro as...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Emergencies 
General Emergency number in Greece is 112. This number can be called when faced...
Last edited: March 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
  Good Morning- Kalimera (pron. cally-mare-ah) Good afternoon/evening...
Last edited: August 13, 2008
Telephones 
Phone cards can be purchased from small shops in every city, as well as street...
Last edited: June 16, 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Many Greek hotel stays include breakfast in the room rate. A 16% service fee is...
Last edited: August 17, 2008
Athens airport transportation 
There are several options for getting from the Athens airport to downtown but...
Last edited: September 03, 2007
Driving in Greece 
This “inside page” is not designed to be critical of Greece or the Greeks.  It...
Last edited: October 28, 2007
Electricity in Hotels 
In most Greek hotels, you must insert your room key into a slot by the door to...
Last edited: December 16, 2007
How to: Ferry trips in the islands 
Many people do an island hopping during their trip in Greece. Ferry trip is a...
Last edited: August 31, 2007
Planning your trip to greece 
Greece is a country with thousands of years of culture. Before you decide where...
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