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   Athens ( / ˈæθɪnz / ATH-inz) [6] [7] 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.

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   • The Acropolis. Rising up from the center of Athens is the Acropolis, a fortified limestone plateau that is topped with the Parthenon and several other historical monuments.
   • The Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis Museum is an archeological museum that houses the artifacts found on the Acropolis and the surrounding slopes. Acropolis Museum | Best Things to Do in Athens.
   • Ancient Agora & Temple of Hephaestus. The Ancient Agora is an archaeological site located near the Acropolis. For 5,000 years, this area was used as a marketplace, gathering place, and residential area.
   • Roman Agora. Located just a short distance away from the Ancient Agora is the Roman Agora. This market and collection of buildings was built in the first century BC during the rule of Julius and Augustus Caesar.

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4. www.visitgreece.gr › mainland › atticaAthens - Visit Greece

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   Welcome 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.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › AthensAthens | History, Population, Landmarks, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 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 Athens in this article.

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   In Athens you get the best of both worlds: a modern city with old-world charm and the natural beauty of Greece just beyond. Once the center of ancient civilization, Athens has so much history to discover—from ruins to still-intact treasures.

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   What is the history of Athens?

   • Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities with a history spanning 3,400 years. Athens is referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. The first known democracy was established in Athens in the 6th century BC under the guidance of Cleisthenes, an Athenian leader.

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   What is Athens known for?

   • 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 Mediterranean, and the largest passenger port in Europe.

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   What to do in Athens?

   • A visit to the archaeological site will give you the opportunity to become acquainted with the workings of Classical Athenian democracy and visit the stunning Temple of Hephaestus. From there, via Ermou Street, you arrive at the Kerameikos, the largest cemetery of the ancient city, with impressive tomb sculptures and stelae.

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   Where is Athens located?

   • 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 line of hills. Greater Athens has an area of 165 square miles (427 square km).

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9. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g189400THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Athens - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Athens, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 968,137 traveler reviews and photos of Athens tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Athens. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

10. www.thisisathens.orgThis is Athens | The Official Athens Guide

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    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.