Athens (Greek: Αθήνα, Athína IPA: ) is the capital of Greece and one of the most famous cities in the world, named after goddess Athena. Modern Athens is a bustling cosmopolitan metropolis, with a population of 3.2 million people. The Athens metropolitan area is currently growing both northwards and eastwards across Attica and it constitutes the dominant center of economic, financial, industrial, cultural and political life in Greece as well as in the Balkans today. The city is also rapidly becoming a leading business centre in Europe. Athens is located at .
Ancient Athens was a powerful city-state and a renowned center of learning, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. It is considered to have been the cradle of Western civilization, largely due to the immense impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 4th and 5th centuries BC on the rest of the then known European Continent. The heritage of the Athenian Enlightenment is still evident in the city, portrayed through a number of spectacular ancient monuments and artworks, the most famous of all being the Parthenon on the Acropolis ("high city"), nurtured by Ictinus, Callicrates and Phidias. The latter is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of Classical Greek architecture, still standing as an epic legacy to the West and indeed to the rest of the world. Many of these cultural landmarks were renovated ahead of the 2004 Olympic Games.
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Athens 2004 - The official site with news, history, sports, events, venues, visitors guide, tickets, and transport.
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International Olympic Committee - Athens 2004 - IOC site for the games with links, media center, and news.
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2004 Athens, Greece - A source for information about the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.
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2004 Olympic Volleyball - Features US television schedule, results, and schedule.
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Athens 2004 Olympic Games Blog - Fan's eye diary featuring news and views on the games.
Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games - Interactive maps, sports locations, venues, and stadium photographs.
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FIFA: Athens Olympics - Coverage of the soccer competition from the international governing body of the sport.
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FIG - Athens 2004 - Includes news, stories, photographs, and results from the international governing body of gymnastics.
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FISA - Athens 2004 - Coverage from the international rowing federation.
FITA - Archery at the Olympic Games 2004 - Coverage from the international governing body of the sport.
India In Olympics 2004 - India's participation in the games like hockey, archery, tennis, weight lifting, wrestling, and other sports.
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International Association of Athletics Federations - Athens Olympic Games 2004 - Articles, news, results, and photographs from track and field.
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International Handball Federation: Athens Olympics - Coverage of team handball.
INVgr: Athens 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Games - Daily-updated portal with links, business news, stories, company profiles, contacts, interviews, accommodation offers, and sponsorship opportunities.
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ISAF Athens 2004 Olympic Games - News, schedule, results, and event pages from the international governing body of sailing sports.
ITTF: Olympics - Coverage of events from the international governing body of table tennis.
Matt Barrett's Athens 2004 Guide - Introduction to the 2004 games by Matt Barrett, travel writer and expert on Greece.
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Wikipedia: Games of the XXVIII Olympiad - Extensive encyclopedia article with updates as the games progress.
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