The city of Athens is spread out over a large area contained by three large hills. Fortunately for the traveler the most important and interesting sites are congregated in the middle of the city around the Acropolis. Standing like a flagship over the center of Greece, the Acropolis is an amazing testament to the lifestyle, wealth, and devotion of the ancient Greeks.
For most visitors the highlight of a visit to ATHENS (Athína in modern Greek)
is the stunning vestiges of the ancient, Classical Greek city, most famously
represented by the Acropolis and its surrounding archeological sites. Even
on a brief visit, however, it is a shame to see Athens purely as the location
of ancient sites and museums.
There are countless ruins and uncovered archaeological sites that appear throughout the Plaka, the old neighborhood surrounding the Acropolis. Athens is also home to the country's best museums. If you are a museums buff, you could spend over a week just walking the hallways of history. The modern side of Greece is apparent in the vibrant nightlife, abundance of nightclubs and bars, the upcoming 2004 Olympic Games, and the crowded buzz that envelops you as you walk the streets of Athens.