Athens

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Athens:

Athens capital of Greece and of the Attica region. With about 638,000 residents in the city proper[1] and 3,090,508 residents in the urban area, it is also the country's most populated city. Athens is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years.[2]

General reference

Geography of Athens

Geography of Athens

  • Athens is:
  • Population of Athens:
    • 637,798 (city proper and municipality)
    • 3,090,508 (urban area)
  • Area of Athens:
    • 38.964 km2 (15.044 sq mi) (city proper and municipality)
    • 412 km2 (159 sq mi) (urban area)
  • Atlas of Athens
  • Topography of Athens

Location of Athens

Athens
Αθήνα
Athens is located in Greece
Athens
Athens
Location within Greece
Coordinates: 37°59′02.3″N 23°43′40.1″E / 37.983972°N 23.727806°E / 37.983972; 23.727806

Environment of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens, a World Heritage Site, as seen from the Areopagus

Natural geographic features of Athens

Areas surrounding Athens

Municipality of Athens

Municipality of Athens

Areas of Athens

Neighborhoods in municipality of Athens

Athens Metropolitan Area

View of Athens

Athens Metropolitan Area

Aerial view of the Athens urban area and the Saronic Gulf

Athens Urban Area

Athens Urban Area

  • North Athens
  • Central Athens
  • South Athens
  • West Athens
  • Piraeus
  • Part of East Attica
  • Part of West attica

Locations in Athens

The Acropolis of Athens as seen from the Hill of the Muses
Remains of the Roman Agora built in Athens during the Roman period
The Zappeion, a Conference and Exhibition Centre in Neoclassical style
Evzone guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Ancient monuments in Athens

Churches in Athens

Cultural and exhibition centers in Athens

Monuments and memorials in Athens

Museums in Athens

Palaces and villas in Athens

Parks and gardens in Athens

Public squares in Athens

Streets of Athens

Streets in Athens

Demographics of Athens

Demographics of Athens

Government and politics of Athens

Evzones of the Presidential Guard wearing the traditional full dress uniform

Administration of Athens

Law and order in Athens

Military in Athens

    History of Athens

    History of Athens

    History of Athens, by period or event

    Timeline of Athens

    Pericles, prominent Greek statesman, orator and general during the Golden Age of Athens

    History of Athens, by subject

    Culture of Athens

    Culture of Athens

    Parnassos Literary Society. From left: Georgios Stratigis, Georgios Drossinis, Ioannis Polemis, Kostis Palamas at the center, Georgios Souris and Aristomenis Provelengios, poets of the New Athenian School. Painting by Georgios Roilos
    View of the Acropolis by Georg Macco, 1933

    Arts in Athens

    Architecture of Athens

    Neoclassical architecture in Athens

    Modern architecture in Athens

    Literature of Athens

    Music of Athens

    Music of Athens

    Theatre of Athens

    Theatre in Athens

    Visual arts of Athens

    Athens in art / Paintings of Athens

    Tzatziki, a popular meze in Greece

    Modern Greek art

    Cuisine of Athens

    Events in Athens

    Media in Athens

    People from Athens

    Religion in Athens

    Sports in Athens

    Sports in Athens

    Economy and infrastructure of Athens

    National Bank of Greece headquarters in Athens

    Economy of Athens

    Transportation in Athens

    Metro train at Omonia metro station
    A Sirio type tramway

    Transportation in Athens

    Rail transport in Athens

    Rail transport in Athens

    Road transport in Athens

    Road transport in Athens

    Education in Athens

    The first, historic building of the Panteion University

    Education in Athens

    Healthcare in Athens

    Hospitals in Athens

    See also

    References

    1. "η Αθήνα σε αριθμούς" (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-03-26.
    2. "Ancient Tablet Found: Oldest Readable Writing in Europe". 2011-04-01. Archived from the original on April 1, 2011. Retrieved 2017-09-18.

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