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About Athens

Posted: Tuesday August 3, 2004 1:17AM; Updated: Monday August 16, 2004 6:38AM
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Atop the Acropolis, the Parthenon is among Greece's top attractions.
Scott Barbour/Getty Images

FEATURES

• Ten top Athens sites

• Hidden pleasures found in Athens neighborhoods

New subway system doubles as showplace

• After false start, Athens sprints to finish line

• Modern Olympics giant returns to humble roots

• Athens' forgotten games seen as Olympic savior

• Greek legacy likely to be solid, reliable Games

•  Games showcase Athens' dreams, tough times

Games to relive former glory in Ancient Olympia

• Timeline: Athens through the ages

• Greek gods plan to beat Roman challengers

• Athens' smog may be hurdle for athletes

• Athens crosses fingers after security prep

HEADLINES

Athens wrestles to avoid outages, blackouts

IOC pays tribute to Greek organizers

Poll: Athenians say Games worth sacrifices

Athenians head out as Games come to town

Greeks rush for last-minute Games tickets

• Greece sees tourism drop despite Games

• New Athens tram gets crash course in city traffic

• Ancient Athens caught in new light for Olympics

• Greece's expensive image a turn-off for tourists

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