Athens, Greece is a city steeped in ancient history. From the iconic Acropolis to the ancient ruins of the Parthenon, Athens is a city that has seen centuries of culture, art, and architecture. The city is home to many ancient sites
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. A significant 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 3.6 million, it is the eighth-largest urban area in the European Union (EU). The Municipality of Athens, which constitutes a small administrative unit of the entire urban area, had a population of 643,452 in 2021, within its official limits, and a land area of 38.96 square kilometres.