Olympics Athens 2004
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11-29 August, 2004 the Summer Olympic and the Paralympic Games will be held in Athens. Aegina is the ideal island for everybody who wants to visit the Olympic games.

The island is located only one hour from Piraeus by ferry, or 40 minutes by hydrofoil / flying dolphin. There are daily boat connections from Aegina to Piraeus, about every one hour, starting early in the morning until late at night during the summer season. These boat connections will definitely be increased during the Olympic games. From the port of Piraeus you will be able to take the subway or the bus directly to the Olympic locations.

By choosing to stay on Aegina , you have the opportunity to combine peaceful island holidays and at the same time visit the great historic event of the Olympic Games in Athens.


All the up to date information about the Olympics you will find on the official website:
www.athens2004.com

Go to www.tickets.athens2004.com to order your tickets online.

 

 
Information about the tickets
   
February - May 2003 Ticket information and pre-registration
May - June 2003 Ticket Application available to residents of the EU and EEA
July 2003 Ticket Applications entered into random selection process
August 2003 Confirmation letters posted out
September 2003 Remaining tickets on sale to initial applicants
As of October 2003 Remaining tickets on sale to residents of the EU and EEA
June - July 2004 Tickets available for delivery and pick-up
11 - 29 August 2004 The 2004 Olympic Games celebrated in Athens
   
Phevos and Athene, The two Mascots of the 2004 Olympic Games
 
Phevos and Athena are brother and sister and the official ATHENS 2004 Mascots. Their creation was inspired by an ancient Greek doll and their names are linked to ancient Greece. And yet the two siblings are children of modern times.

In this way, Phevos and Athena represent the link between Greek history and the modern Olympic Games.

Phevos and Athena represent the values of Olympism: participation, brotherhood, equality, cooperation, fair play.

Athena and Phevos are two dolls. They remind us of the pleasure of indulging in games; they highlight that the value of participation is higher than that of victory.

At the same time, they are brother and sister, a boy and a girl, symbols of equality and brotherhood around the world. Above all, the two children showcase the everlasting Greek value of human scale and remind us that humanity was, is and will remain at the heart of the Olympic Games.