Athens, the capital of Greece, is well known as a very ancient city. Athens has succeeded to preserve its historical look while adding Numerous modern facilities to ease the daily life for its citizens ?and of course, for its millions of yearly visitors.

It was a MUST ?It was a project designed with VISION and good taste. The GREAT YEAR 2004? when all eyes were turned towards those ?celebre? Olympic Games?GREAT YEAR 2004 has been a motor to carry THE PROJECT towards a reality. Since then, all citizens and tourists have greatly appreciated the comfort

and the rapidity of its PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.

How did Athens succeed to ease its daily life???

Contribution # 1 to Athens public transportation in Athens Greece is. A superhuman effort has been a daily concern to build up few beautiful HIGHWAYS. From the Airport, you can get to Athens (and to the suburbs) by Using limousine service or TAXIS?You can as well get to Athens ( and to the Suburbs) by using the PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM: the METRO Or the BUS. The ticket for the airport EXPRESS line is 2.90 euros and it is Good for 24 hours.

Contribution # 2 to Athens public transportation in Athens Greece is. The METRO of Athens has been developed partly into a ?mini- museum?? Several antiquities and mommies can be seen as you pass by to get to your destination.

Contribution # 3 to Athens public transportation in Athens Greece is. The public transport system has highly improved: BUSES, STREETS-CARS, TAXIS will give you a ride for more than a reasonable rate. A particular note you should remember about TAXIS : you can stop a taxi In the street (by pointing your index up) even if other people are already inside the car. After you will have informed the driver about your destination, he will drive you?.if his destination matches yours?of course?

Contribution # 4 to Athens public transportation in Athens Greece is. The STREETS-CARS (or Trolleys) are very accessible in the city. They bring A colourful atmosphere in the city. It is very pleasant to ride in the Trolleys?They have wide windows so the passengers can easily see outside.

Contribution # 5 to Athens public transportation in Athens Greece is. ATHENS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION will take you everywhere in the city as well as in the suburbs. The Trolley will take you to the sea if you like?.there are several beaches close to

the city: many of them are Municipal Beaches. Beaches are public. They have become very accessible to people who like to travel by Trolley.

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Q. Where is Amorgos Island located?

A.= Amorgos Island is located in Greece in the archipelagos called CYCLADES.

Q. Is it near the Dodecanese Islands?

A.= Yes, it is.

Q. People say that Amorgos Island is quite ancient. How ancient is it?

A.= Life existed in Amorgos Island at the end of the Neolithic age.

Q. What type of life?

A.= Life was organized?people lived in an organized society ?a society with rules and traditions.

Q. Do we have proves of this statement?

A.= Of course, we have. Some excavations done in 1985 have shown that an organized society was living in Amorgos Island from the 4th millennium B.C.

Q. How many museums does Amorgos Island have?

A. Amorgos Island has only one museum.

Q. Where is the museum of Amorgos Island located?

A.= The museum of Amorgos Island is located in the town of HORA near of the center.

Q. People say that the Amorgos museum building itself represents a special attraction ?

A.= It is so indeed. The Amorgos museum building is a 16th century style building. It is a Venetian style building. This Amorgos museum building was the home of the Gavras family? a family of rich and famous merchants.

Q. What is to be seen in the Amorgos Island museum?

A.= The museum has an archaeological collection. The collection is made of a huge rang of antiquities from Bronze Age and from the Ancient World. The ground floor is organized to show a display of ancient pieces which are prehistoric finds. The first floor has a display of sculptures, tomb relief and lots of work of art from Historic period.

Q. How can we get in touch with the Amorgos Island museum, for more information?

A.= For further information, you can place a phone call at his phone number: 228 57 18 31 or call OTE the Greek phone company for an update on the number as phone numbers sometimes change.

Q. Is there a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museum? A.= Yes. There is always a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museums. There is bus service. You can also go by taxi if you live outside the center. The bus is also available if you are far from the center.

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Ancient Athens versus modern Athens??? Could we marry those two antitheses without causing any disgrace? Could we be right to suspect that such a project may end up into showing a considerable lack of vision ?if not, a great lack of culture???? Ancient Athens versus modern Athens??….A question of great importance for tourists who wish to visit Greece?who wish to admire ancient Athens in its original ?dress??who wish to enjoy, at the same time, comfort and modernity in their daily life?

Modern Athens has succeeded to realize such a daring project without damaging its precious ancient atmosphere. We wouldn?t go further into this subject without underlining the presence of a woman at the head of the City Council : a modern young Lady, Mrs Dora Bakoyannis has been elected as the Mayor of modern Athens. Under her guidance, the City Council has developed numerous cultural activities taking place outside (at Summer Time, at Christmas Time, at Easter Time?). Does the year 2004 remind you anything? ?2004? a magic year for modern Athens.

2004? has inspired thousands of artists and workers to create a new look for their city. Modern Athens began to project her new image: a new born city ready for the Olympics Games ? Ancient Athens and modern Athens were proud ?so were the citizens?ready to welcome the crowds of visitors. Many features have been developed to receive the guests: ?walking roads to visit Archaeological Sites ?additional restaurants, Bars, Caf?-Bars ?beaches have become accessible by Trolley ?the public transport system has highly improved ?construction of beautiful highways ?addition of many hotels and rooms in Athens.

From the Airport, you can get to Ancient Athens or modern Athens or to the suburbs) by using public Transport, limousines services or taxis?.Taxis and public transport are more than reasonable (a ticket for the Airport Express Line is 2.90 euros/good for 24 hours). Searching for a place to stay can be simplified with the Internet. Rooms in Athens and Greekster can provide you all information you need for a memorable visit to the land of your dream.

And know let?s play this ??quiz?? to verify our information :

1.The mayor of modern Athens is, A?.Peter Papandreou — B?.Dora Bakoyannis
2. The last Olympics games in modern Athens took place in the year, A?2000 — B?.2004
3.To visit the Archaelogical Sites, going from one place to another, A?. you have to go with the Trolley — B?.you can go on foot
4.The new metro stations look like, A?.a sky painted in blue — B?.a living museum
5.To get to Ancient Athens or modern Athens from the Airport, A?.you have to rent a car or?drive your own — B?you can use the metro
ANSWERS at to this article. Quiz: answers and comments
1.=A, 2.=B, 3.-=B, 4.=B, 5.=B
Comments: If you found, 5 answers = excellent, 4 answers = very good, 3 answers = you need to read more articles on this subject, 2 answers = you need to come to Greece 1 answer = Athens is waiting ?it can?t wait to be discovered by YOU.

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Q. Where is Amorgos Island located?

A.= Amorgos Island is located in Greece in the archipelagos called CYCLADES.

Q. Is it near the Dodecanese Islands?

A.= Yes, it is.

Q. People say that Amorgos Island is quite ancient. How ancient is it?

A.= Life existed in Amorgos Island at the end of the Neolithic age.

Q. What type of life?

A.= Life was organized?people lived in an organized society ?a society with rules and traditions.

Q. Do we have proves of this statement?

A.= Of course, we have. Some excavations done in 1985 have shown that an organized society was living in Amorgos Island from the 4th millennium B.C.

Q. How many museums does Amorgos Island have?

A. Amorgos Island has only one museum.

Q. Where is the museum of Amorgos Island located?

A.= The museum of Amorgos Island is located in the town of HORA near of the center.

Q. People say that the Amorgos museum building itself represents a special attraction ?

A.= It is so indeed. The Amorgos museum building is a 16th century style building. It is a Venetian style building. This Amorgos museum building was the home of the Gavras family? a family of rich and famous merchants.

Q. What is to be seen in the Amorgos Island museum?

A.= The museum has an archaeological collection. The collection is made of a huge rang of antiquities from Bronze Age and from the Ancient World. The ground floor is organized to show a display of ancient pieces which are prehistoric finds. The first floor has a display of sculptures, tomb relief and lots of work of art from Historic period.

Q. How can we get in touch with the Amorgos Island museum, for more information?

A.= For further information, you can place a phone call at his phone number: 228 57 18 31 or call OTE the Greek phone company for an update on the number as phone numbers sometimes change.

Q. Is there a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museum? A.= Yes. There is always a way of transportation to get to the Amorgos Island museums. There is bus service. You can also go by taxi if you live outside the center. The bus is also available if you are far from the center.

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