ATHENS,

GREECE
By
Maria Fernanda
Athens, Greece
Capital of Greece

Cradle of Western
Civilization

Origin of democracy

Center of the world



Athens, Greece
Home of
Olympic
Games
City of artists
Athens, Greece
1/3 of population of
Greece in Athens

Population:
3,192,606 people


Metropolitan Area :
427 km
2
on Penninsula of
Attica.
ACROPOLIS & PARTHENON
PARTHENON
Acropolis = High City

Acropolis form the old city.

The most impressive temple of Acropolis is
the Parthenon.

ACROPOLIS & PARTHENON
PARTHENON
Inside:
-A famous statue of Athenea Parthenos
(The patron saint of city)
Made of Wood and decorated with gold
and ivory
Athens Life,
Traditions and Customs
INHABITANTS
Sentimental
and
Nervous
Extreme
situation:
Show great
tolerance
Athens Life,
Traditions and Customs
Athens Life,
Traditions and Customs
The greeks have never
known for being punctual.

They can even be late in
bussiness meeting.
Never take off their shoes
when entering a home.

They are very hospitable but
rarely invite people to dinner
or lunch at home.
Athens Life,
Traditions and Customs
Every October 28th have
Ohi Day.
It was this day when Greece
has said no to italian
occupants.
Athens Life,
Traditions and Customs
A biggest problem of
Greece is the low level of
income.
Places to visit inside Athens
Tower of Winds
One of the oldest monuments of
world weather.
Plaka
Syntagma Plaza