In 2004, Greece hosted the Summer Olympics ... In the fall of last year, the Olympic Stadium in Athens, which was remodeled for the games, was closed for safety reasons. The venue was reopened ...

In this regard, the IOC and the people of Greece may just ... day-to-day operations of the Athens Olympic Sports Complex – confirmed at the time the roof of the stadium was being restored ...

The Panathenaic Stadium held the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 ... stations and a multitude of bus routes in the city. Athens Full Day Private Tour (2156 reviews) Best of Athens Half Day ...

Greece, honoring the historical birthplace of the Ancient Olympic Games, which date back to 776 BC. Once lit, 600 torchbearers carried the flame through 41 Greek towns to the Panathenaic Stadium in ...

From historic sites to experimental designs, BBC Bitesize takes a look at five striking buildings from Olympic history. The Panathenaic Stadium became the first modern Olympic venue in the world ...