"Athens... a tourists heaven" Athens by janbeeu

Athens Travel Guide: 5,584 reviews and 9,916 photos

The Acropolis, home of the Greek Gods. - Athens

Oh you Athenai, city of Socrates, Plato, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, birthplace of humanism and the concept of democracy, sun bathed pearl at the foot of the Acropolis; living is your heartbeat and life your soul. The torch of your light will never faint - Jan Janssens

Yes, I agree, it is a very big town and, yes there is a lot of traffic and, again, yes a lot of time there is smog over Athens.... BUT... once you get to know the true Athens with its ancient history, its friendly people and its unique atmosphere, you will find yourself in heaven. If you think of seeing Athens in two or three days, don't bother because you will have been in Athens, but you will not have seen it. Do yourself a big favour and take enough time to discover Athens because, afterwards, you'll be very happy you did. You want to share your thoughts on Athens or you have questions? I'm just an e-mail away and euh..... don't be shy.

Last visit to Athens: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Jul 23, 2005
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Greek life in short 3 Local Customs (26)

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Greek life in short 2 Local Customs (26)

Eating habits: Cross-generational dining, with grandma and small children of the same table, is always more entertaining... more travel advice

Greek life in short 1 Local Customs (26)

Time: In Greece, GMT stands for Greek Maybe Time. Nothing is too urgent to require immediate attention so expect someone... more travel advice

Byzantine Churches 4 Things to Do (119)

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Transportation (2)
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Shopping (4)
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Favorites (16)
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Comments (81)

dinolabi Jun 30, 2008 at 11:01 PM Report Abuse

Albanian people are hard worker. Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis addresseed a grate thank to them for contributions to finish most of projects for last Greek Olympiad. Albanian were some of the bravest leaders of Greek Revolution of 1823.
fdak Jun 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM Report Abuse

yes please send me the metro map at eboalnaeaimi@hotmail.com, thanks
nickandchris Jan 26, 2006 at 2:16 PM Report Abuse

So much information here!! and unusual !!! Excellent work. Will return for more another day.
Nemorino Jun 1, 2005 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

This has got to be the ultimate Athens page! By the way, it comes up on the new VT now, not in the old format. (They changed that right away, and deleted my thread in the forum.)
Birsen May 24, 2005 at 7:00 AM Report Abuse

Hi Jan, Fantastic page on Athens! Greetings from las Palmas:))
erendilight May 12, 2005 at 5:12 AM Report Abuse

that is one of the best pages i've ever seen in vt.. inspiring...
Jim_Eliason May 11, 2005 at 5:56 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic page! Boy when you build a page, you really build a page!
codrutz May 7, 2005 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

So many things to learn about Athens before going there ,.. I have to make a break before I go further .. your tips are very extensive :) Outstanding work and help!
MoreBarTime11 Apr 23, 2005 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

If you have questions, Jan has the answers! A tremendous help and very thoughtful on all reasonings and explanations necessary! I'm sure I will email again sooner or later! In the meantime----THANK YOU!
beehive273 Apr 17, 2005 at 11:24 PM Report Abuse

Thank you for your very thorough explanations. You answered all of my questions!!