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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AthensAthens - Wikipedia

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   Athens (/ 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.

3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g189400THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Athens (2024) - Tripadvisor

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   Things to Do in Athens, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 949,461 traveler reviews and photos of Athens tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Athens. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   • Acropolis. There’s nothing we can tell you that hasn’t been said many times about Athens’ ancient citadel. The Acropolis is on an abrupt rocky outcrop above the city and has world-renowned Classical landmarks that people spend whole lifetimes waiting to see in the flesh.
   • Parthenon. Seen as the greatest achievement of the Doric Order and Classical Greece’s most significant building to make it to the 21st Century, the Parthenon is a symbol of western civilisation and Athenian democracy.
   • Acropolis Museum. The work of Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi, the Acropolis Museum in on the southeast slope and was unveiled in 2009 to present the many thousands of artefacts discovered on the archaeological site of the Acropolis.
   • Erechtheion. On the north side of the Acropolis is a temple to Athena and Poseidon, built in the Ionic Order from 421 to 406 BC. After antiquity this monument had all sorts of uses, as a Byzantine church, a palace in the Frankish period and much later a residence for the Ottoman commander’s harem.

6. www.worldhistory.org › AthensAthens - World History Encyclopedia

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   Jul 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.

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   • Athens is famous as the birthplace of democracy.
   • Athens was founded as a small community c. 1700-1100 BCE.
   • Famous Athenians include the statesman Pericles, the writer Aspasia, philosophers Socrates, Plato, and Antisthenes, playwrights Sophocles, Euripide...
   • Athens was a Greek city-state which became part of the Roman Empire and was favored by various Roman emperors.

7. greeceinsiders.travel › athens-travel-guideThe Ultimate Athens Travel Guide - Greece Insiders

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   Discover the rich culture and history of Athens, the capital of Greece, with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the must-see attractions, such as the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the National Archaeological Museum, and explore the charming neighborhoods of Plaka and Anafiotika.

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8. www.discovergreece.com › attica › athensAthens Greece – City Guide of the Greek Capital | Discover Greece

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   Celebrated for its world-famous ancient treasures, Athens has also become one of Europe’s most exciting cities to visit, filled with creativity, a vibrant food & drink scene and new neighbourhoods you’ll adore discovering.

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   Is Athens a city?

   • The large City Centre (Greek: Κέντρο της Αθήνας, romanized: Kéntro tis Athínas) of the Greek capital falls directly within the Municipality of Athens or Athens Municipality (Greek: Δήμος Αθηναίων, romanized: Dímos Athinaíon)—also City of Athens. Athens Municipality is the largest in population size in Greece.

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   Why is Athens so famous?

   • 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.

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   What are the best things to do in Athens?

   • Punctuating the cityscape are hills like Mount Lycabettus and Philopappos Hill where you can get the lie of the land and see the Acropolis on its rocky throne. Let’s explore the best things to do in Athens: 1. Acropolis There’s nothing we can tell you that hasn’t been said many times about Athens’ ancient citadel.

   25 Best Things to Do in Athens (Greece) - The Crazy Tourist

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   What makes Athens unique?

   • An enduring symbol of democracy, philosophy and all those big-picture ideals of the ancients, Athens also has a unique way of living in the moment. It is versatile and inventive, alive with the power of possibility day and night and is a city filled with surprises. Did you know that Athens has beaches less than half an hour from the city centre?

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10. www.introducingathens.comAthens Tourism and Travel Guide - Visitors Travel Guide

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    Travel guide to Athens with up to date information and tips to make the most of the city. Find about the capital of Greece and enjoy your holidays.