Pictures of Athens

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The Glorious City has a pedigree like no other, counting its life in millennia and its icons as the best-known in the world.

This white marble sports venue, home to the first modern Olympic games in 1896, is one of the oldest stadiums in the world.

This white marble sports venue, home to the first modern Olympic games in 1896, is one of the oldest stadiums in the world.

The cliff-face that served as the debating chamber and ballot box of the ancient Athenians.

This white marble sports venue, home to the first modern Olympic games in 1896, is one of the oldest stadiums in the world.

The city centre square where lawns lie, trees sway and parliament lives – as does the changing of the guard.

This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.

This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.

This white marble sports venue, home to the first modern Olympic games in 1896, is one of the oldest stadiums in the world.

This award-winning modern museum for the ancient treasures of the Acropolis has a few surprises up its sleeve.