Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more
I am studying in Athens for the Fall 2005 semester. Things I love about Athens include "peripteroes", men in tight jeans, the stray dogs, feta cheese, the incredible sunlight, and European house music.... full info