The Acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history books—and the subtexts of our imaginations—that it is one of those near-mythic monuments you feel you’ve seen even if you never have.—Owen Edwards

Stroll around the Acropolis with Owen Edwards in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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About Athens
http://www.vacation.net.gr/p/athens.html
A brief history of Attica and Athens introduces this page featuring information on sightseeing and archaeological sites in the area.

The Acropolis
http://www.travel-greece.com/
attica/info/acropoli.html
Photographs of the Acropolis enhance this site, which gives overviews of the history, myths, museums, and cultural events in and around Athens.

Athens Survival Guide
http://athensguide.com
This survival guide to Athens—which can be printed out in its entirety—gives you the scoop on flights, food, hotels, walking tours, maps, and other Athenian services.

Embassy of Greece
http://www.greekembassy.org
The official site of the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., includes information on Greek culture, history, geography, politics, tourism, business, and economy as well as links to educational and governmental sites.

Focus Multimedia: Greece
http://www.focusmm.com.au/
greece/gr_anamn.htm
This site covers travel arrangements, hotels, cuisine, music, tourist attractions, history, and more.

Hellenic Ministry of Culture: The Acropolis of Athens
http://www.culture.gr/2/21/211
/21101a/e211aa01.html
This quick introduction to the Acropolis combines brief histories of the famous monuments with photographs, visiting hours, and ticket information.

Hellas Guide: Guide to Greece
http://www.hellasguide.gr
The International Webmasters Association (IWA) presents an overview of the entire country. The site is divided into categories by city, business, hotels, travel information, maps, and multimedia presentations.

Hellas Net: An Exploration of Ancient Greece
http://monolith.yawc.net/~marsares
In addition to a detailed history of Greece, this site offers insights into ancient warfare and the Acropolis.