Athens, the capital of Greece and the host city for the 2004 Olympics, is the birthplace of the original Olympic games, which were started by the Ancient Greeks. The modern Olympics also got their start in Athens in 1896.
The Parthenon is one of Athens' most famous landmarks
Athens is a beautiful city where ancient history and modern culture meet and its Olympic heritage makes it an obvious choice for hosting the games.
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