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    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 million, it is the eighth largest urban area in the European … See more

    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 … See more

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    Athens sprawls across the central plain of Attica that is often referred to as the Athens Basin or the Attica Basin (Greek: Λεκανοπέδιο … See more

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    The Municipality of Athens has an official population of 643,452 people (in 2021). According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, … See more

    Athens is the country's major transportation hub. The city has Greece's largest airport and its largest port; Piraeus, too, is the largest container transport port in the … See more

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    The oldest known human presence in Athens is the Cave of Schist, which has been dated to between the 11th and 7th millennia BC. … See more

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    Athens became the capital of Greece in 1834, following Nafplion, which was the provisional capital from 1829. The municipality (City) … See more

    Athens is the financial capital of Greece. According to data from 2014, Athens as a metropolitan economic area produced US$130 billion as … See more

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  2. Top 10 seværdigheder i Athen - Tripadvisor

  3. 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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  4. WEB3 days ago · Athens. Athens lies 5 miles (8 km) from the Bay of Phaleron, an inlet of the Aegean (Aigaíon) Sea where Piraeus (Piraiévs), the port of Athens, is situated, in a mountain-girt arid basin divided north-south by a …

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    1. the capital of Greece; population 745,500 (est. 2009). Greek name Athínai.
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  6. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Athens - Tripadvisor

    WEB7. Temple of Hephaestus. 4,609. Ancient Ruins. Admission tickets from $15. Well-preserved ancient temple in the Ancient Agora, displaying Doric architecture with intact columns and friezes. Offers panoramic views of …

  7. Athens: Things to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

  8. This is Athens | The Official Athens Guide

    WEBMay 19, 2011 · Discover the best of Athens with this comprehensive online guide, featuring events, attractions, neighbourhoods, culture and more. Don't miss the This is Athens City Festival 2024, a month-long …

  9. WEBDiscover Athens, the capital of Greece and a city of ancient and modern attractions. Explore the Acropolis, museums, parks, markets and more with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.

  10. WEBDiscover the ancient and modern wonders of Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization. Explore the Acropolis, the Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, the Benaki Museum and more.