The Acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above
hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history
booksand the subtexts of our imaginationsthat it is one of
those near-mythic monuments you feel youve seen even if
you never have.Owen Edwards
Stroll around the Acropolis with Owen Edwards in the October
1999 issue of TRAVELER.
Other Links :
About Athens
http://www.vacation.net.gr/p/athens.html
A brief history of Attica and Athens introduces this page
featuring information on sightseeing and archaeological sites in
the area.
The Acropolis
http://www.travel-greece.com/attica/info/acropoli.html
Photographs of the Acropolis enhance this site, which gives
overviews of the history, myths, museums, and cultural events
in and around Athens.
Athens Survival Guide
http://athensguide.com
This survival guide to Athenswhich can be printed out in its
entiretygives you the scoop on flights, food, hotels, walking
tours, maps, and other Athenian services.
Embassy of Greece
http://www.greekembassy.org
The official site of the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C.,
includes information on Greek culture, history, geography,
politics, tourism, business, and economy as well as links to
educational and governmental sites.
Focus Multimedia: Greece
http://www.focusmm.com.au/greece/gr_anamn.htm
This site covers travel arrangements, hotels, cuisine, music,
tourist attractions, history, and more.
Hellenic Ministry of Culture: The Acropolis of Athens
http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211/21101a/e211aa01.html
This quick introduction to the Acropolis combines brief histories
of the famous monuments with photographs, visiting hours,
and ticket information.
Hellas Guide: Guide to Greece
http://www.hellasguide.gr
The International Webmasters Association (IWA) presents an
overview of the entire country. The site is divided into
categories by city, business, hotels, travel information, maps,
and multimedia presentations.
Hellas Net: An Exploration of Ancient Greece
http://monolith.yawc.net/~marsares
In addition to a detailed history of Greece, this site offers
insights into ancient warfare and the Acropolis.