About Athens Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. It is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. Situated in the Attica region, Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, cultural and tourist life in Greece. It is home to a large number of cultural institutions, including the National Gallery, the National Library, the Athens Concert Hall and the Benaki Museum. Athens is also the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games and modern humanism.
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