Few people around the world will need introducing to Athens. The image of the Parthenon is known world-wide and is one of the abiding symbols of ancient culture.

Aerial view of the Acropolis (supplied by Athens 2004 committee)

Here are just some of the sights to be seen in Athens and a few "absolute must" places to visit before or after ATHENS ’97.

As one might expect, Athens has a wealth of archaeological sites, the most famous of which is, of course, the Acropolis and the temple of Athena.

Extensive information and many more pictures can be obtained from the excellent site of Indiana University archaeology department, whom we thank for allowing us to reproduce some of the following pictures.

The Roman Agora in Athens

Statue from National Archaeological Museum