(Placename) the capital of Greece, in the southeast near the Saronic Gulf: became capital after independence in 1834; ancient city-state, most powerful in the 5th century bc; contains the hill citadel of the Acropolis. Pop: 3 238 000 (2005 est). Greek name:AthinaiorAthina ...
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Funds were allotted for carrying out state functions, which were decided by a vote of the people; these funds were paid out of the state treasury. This policy made possible the political participation of citizens with low incomes. The theoricon, whereby citizens were given money to attend the...
TheGMOAis the state of Georgia's official art museum and holds over 17,000 works in its permanent collection plus hosts stellar visiting exhibitions. The museum is located at 90 Carlton Street on the University of Georgia Campus. Leaving Downtown Athens, travel south on East Campus Road, and ...
Close to the museum is theExarheia area, a charming and verylively neighborhood, traditional a meeting point and home to many students and artists. From Exarcheia, crossing theNeapoli neighborhood, you can climb the verdantLycavittos Hill. From its top you have a view of the entire city, al...
As for the night life, central Athens has a great number of multiplex as well as romantic open air garden cinemas, more theatres than any other European city (including ancient marble ones that are home to the Athens Festival from June to July) and many music venues including a state of ...
The first actual voting in the 2012 United States presidential campaign will take place tomorrow evening in Iowa (the immediate neighbor to the west of my home state of Illinois), which hosts the Iowa Republican Presidential Caucuses. I am long overdue for some commentary on the 2012 GOP presi...
Pergamos Hotelalso boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with modern exercise machines and free weights. Whether you're looking to maintain your fitness routine or kickstart a new one, this well-appointed facility offers everything you need to stay in shape during your stay. With ...
A quiet neighborhood just a short walk to Athens’ most popular attractions. Akadimia is home to the Athenian Trilogy: a complex of three Neoclassical buildings – the Academy of Athens, the University of Athens, and the National Library (AKA Vallianeio Megaron) – commissioned after Greece won...
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