The Olympics

Welcome to "The Village"



Good news, the Athens Olympic Village at the foot of Mount Parnitha, will open 3 weeks before the Olympic Games start.



Over 16,000 athletes and their entourages will be accommodated there.



Some statistics:

• 2292 air conditioned apartments



• 10000 staff



• 71 days days of life, until it closes on 1 October



• Multi faith; Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Jew and Hindu, will all have places for prayer and counseling



• Restaurants a plenty, from kosher to halal



• Shopping mall facilities including; a museum, shops, a bank, a library, a post office, hairdressers, snack bars, internet cafes, video games rooms and massage rooms.

Needless to say, it also has some athletic facilities; should the contestants feel the need to "stretch their legs".



Once the Olympic Games are over, the area will be used for low cost public housing.