Athens which is the largest city in Greece is also the capital city of Greece. The city of Athens is one of the best cities in Europe. It dates back 3,000 years in history and is recorded to be one of the oldest cities in the world. Athens today is fast growing into a leading commercial centre in the European Union. The city of Athens in Europe has a strong historical past when it was a major centre of arts, philosophy and education. The city was home to Aristotle's Lyceum and Plato's Akademia. Athens produced the world famous personalities like Socrates, Sophocles, Pericles. Athens city in Greece, Europe was home to the best philosophers, politicians and writers of the world, at that time.
Athens which is regarded one among the best world cities is often dubbed as the “cradle of Western Civilization”. The rich history of Athens comes alive with its ancient monuments and eye catching artworks. The great landmark of history in Athens is the Parthenon on the Acropolis. The city also houses the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman monuments, monuments projecting the city's long history across the centuries. The Greek Parliament and the Athens Trilogy which comprise the University, Library, and Academy are the structures of modern history. Athens also hosted the first ever modern-day Olympic Games in the year 1896. Again it hosted the summer Olympics 108 years later.
Athens is not only a centre of trade and commerce but also is a great tourist hub, pooling in tourists from different parts of the world. Athens other than being the capital city of Greece is also the capital of the Attica Periphery along with the Athens Prefecture. Since 1834, Athens is the capital of Greece. Athens houses 3 European clubs. These prestigious clubs are Olympiacos, AEK Athens and Panathinaikos all of which are multisport clubs.
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