Athens alone has the distinction of its name being used by twenty-three other cities in the world. This is a unique circumstance, which at the same time demonstrates the symbolic value of Athens for the world culture. No other city in the world has lent its name to so many cities.
What does Athens seem like in the eyes of foreign visitors? Three tour guides with long and extensive experience, explain the feeling they observe from daily contact with those who do not live "here" permanently. Undoubtedly, an optimistic outlook.