My Street

Jaywalking and Street Dogs in Athens

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August 29th 2005
As the taxi driver takes me from the airport to Athens, my first impression of the city is how much it resembles Jerusalem. Buildings are built of limestone and marble, and the sprawling city is surrounded by mountains. The streets are lined with orange, lemon, and lime trees, and soldiers dressed in traditional garb (the real men in tights!) stand motionless in front of government buildings. ... read more

Europe » Greece » Attica » Athens

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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