Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece, July 11-13, 2006
ATHENS: Within the sprawling city of Athens it is easy to imagine
the golden age of Greece when Pericles had the Parthenon built. When the
tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides were performed in the Theater
of Dionysus. And when democracy brought all citizens together to decide their
common fate on the Pynx Hill.
Athens is built around the Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt. Lycabettus,
which the goddess Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a
bulwark to defend the city. Athens currently has over four million
inhabitants. The suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions and
the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops.
Dominating the Athenian landscape, the Acropolis is unsurpassed in its beauty,
architectural splendor and historic importance. The entrance to the Acropolis
is the Propylea, which extends 150 feet adjoining the temple of Athena Nike or
Wingless Victory. The Parthenon is on the highest part of the Acropolis and
was built between 447 and 437 BC. It was here that modern democracy began its
early foothold.
Athens, host of the 2004 Olympic games welcomes you.
The Conference will take place at the
Armonia Hotel in Vouliagmeni (15 Kms away the historic center of Athens).
VOULIAGMENI:
 he
whole area of Vouliagmeni is surrounded by sandy beaches, the most famous being "The
Vouliagmeni Beach" which has been awarded the blue flag for its
clean waters and offers facilities such as:
| |
 Snack
bar
Umbrellas
Sun
beds
Cabins
Showers |
 t also offers a
great number of sea sports such as:
Wind surfing
Water skiing
Jet skiing
Canoeing
Fishing
Diving
Boating and sailing
Waterslide
 esides its beautiful beaches, Vouliagmeni is famous for its
natural lake "The Lake of Vouliagmeni". Its crystal clear
waters come from underground natural caves, which pour their waters in
this lake. All year round, its waters have a steady temperature of 25C.
his water is known to be therapeutic for different ailments, such as
rheumatism, arthritis, osfialgia, neuralgia and gynecological problems and
others.
n the
small town of Vouliagmeni, one can find many restaurants (especially fish
restaurants), Greek taverns with traditional Greek cuisine and coffee
shops, most of them located on the sea.
 variety of sports are also available such as football, tennis,
volleyball and basketball.
 ouliagmeni is full of green and the clean atmosphere is ideal for
jogging.
lso, a number of playgrounds are available for young
and older children.
ADDITIONAL LINKS ABOUT ABOUT
ATHENS AND GREECE
Athensguide.org
Athensguide.com
GoGreece.com
Travelguide.gr
Travelinfo.gr
Academic Links
Contact
us
| 
