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    Athens - Wikipedia

    • Athens 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. With its urban area's population numbering over three and a quarter million, it is the eighth largest urban area in the European Union. The Municipality of AthensSee more

    Etymology and names

    In Ancient Greek, the name of the city was Ἀθῆναι (Athênai, pronounced [atʰɛ̂ːnai̯] in Classical Attic), which is a plural word. In earlier Greek, such as Homeric Greek, the name had been current in the singular form though, as … See more

    History

    Kingdom of Athens 1556 BC–1068 BC
    City-state of Athens 1068 BC–322 BC
    Hellenic League 338 BC–322 BC
    Kingdom of Macedonia 322 BC–148 BC… See more

    Geography

    Athens sprawls across the central plain of Attica that is often referred to as the Athens Basin or the Attica Basin (Greek: Λεκανοπέδιο Αθηνών/Αττικής, romanized: Lekanopédio Athinón/Attikís). The basin is bounded b… See more

     
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  1. The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the most important cultural cities in the country. The city is known for its ancient ruins, sunny beaches, and mouth-wat… See more
    The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the most important cultural cities in the country. The city is known for its ancient ruins, sunny beaches, and mouth-watering cuisines. Made up of mountainous mainland and hundreds of islands, the city is filled with historical sites, stunning landscapes, and places of cultural importance. Popular destinations include the Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Acropolis of Athens- a citadel located on a rocky outcrop containing ruins of several ancient buildings, especially the Parthenon.
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