Athens is the capital of Greece, and also the capital of the Attica prefecture.
In addition to being a modern European city, Athens is also famous for being a powerful city-state and a very important center of learning in ancient times.
It is named after its patron goddess, Athena.
The metropolitan area of athens covers almost the entire plain of Attica, with a population over 3 million.
Drawing on its distinguished history, Athens is a prominent tourist destination.
It is also well known for its association with the Olympic Games, hosting both the first modern Olympics in 1896 and more recently the 2004 Summer Olympics.

*The Acropolis at sunset