Athens - Wikipedia
WEBAthens (/ ˈæθɪnz / ATH-inz) [6][a] is the capital and largest city of Greece. A major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean, Athens is also the capital of the Attica region and is the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
Athens | History, Population, Landmarks, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Learn more about the history and significance of …
The 13 Regions of Greece - WorldAtlas
WEBOct 18, 2019 · Attica is the most populous Greece administrative region that includes the entire Athens metropolitan area. Attica is situated on the eastern parts of Central Greece, and it occupies an area of about 1,470.32 sq miles.
Regions of Greece - Wikipedia
WEBThe regions of Greece (Greek: περιφέρειες, romanized: periféreies) are the country's thirteen second-level administrative entities, counting decentralized administrations of Greece as first-level. Regions are divided into regional …
Athens - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 6, 2021 · Athens, Greece, with its famous Acropolis, has come to symbolize the whole of the country in the popular imagination, and not without cause. It not only has its iconic ruins and the famous port of Piraeus but, thanks to ancient writers, its history is better documented than most other ancient Greek city -states.
Athens - Visit Greece
WEBWelcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Welcome to the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation. Home of Plato, Socrates, Pericles, Euripides, Sophocles, Aeschylus. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities.
Athens Guide: History, Population, and Landmarks - Welcome to Greece
WEBAthens (/ˈæθɪnz/ ATH-inz) is the capital and largest city of Greece, as well as the southernmost capital on the European mainland. Located in the Attica region, it is a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean. Population: Municipality of Athens: 643,452 (2021)
A first timer's guide to Athens - Lonely Planet
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Athens is a traveler-friendly city packed full of amazing sights – here's a local's guide to help you plan your first trip to Greece's capital.
This is Athens | The Official Athens Guide
WEBMeet an Athenian and discover the city beyond the guide books. Take a Walk. The official guide to the city of Athens. Where to eat, drink, and swim, top archaeological sites and museums to visit, plus all the essential tips to help plan your trip.
The Ultimate Athens Travel Guide - Greece Insiders
WEBAthens, the illustrious capital of Greece with a tapestry of more than 5,000 years of history, unfurls its magic piece by piece. With this ultimate Athens travel guide, you will have the chance to be a part of an exhilarating journey.
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