The young woman's name was Myrtis and she was buried in a mass grave of 150 people who died during one of the fiercest and longest wars of the ancient time.

An announcement from the Region of Attica local government notes that statistics showing an impressive rise of tourism in Attica, for the first time in a decade, justify the choice of using the “Athens Live” marketing strategy.

By Yanna Darilis

While living in Greece I had the great fortune of filming 70 travel segments for my show Hellenic Weekly. This was a truly unforgettable experience for me, and how I truly discovered the magic of Greece. This summer I suggest spending your vacation in Greece.