Athens is home to the Acropolis and the Parthenon and was an important city-state during the Greek Empire and still remains an important city in Greece. The ruins here are breathtaking and the work involved in restoring and preserving these treasures seems painstaking. The city was recently the host for the summer Olympics and as a result was given a makeover. Near the Acropolis, the Plaka is a busy area with shops and restaurants full of life.
