Athens
Athens (/ˈæθɨnz/; Modern Greek: Αθήνα, Athína, [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athēnai) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years. Classical Athens, as a landlocked location was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely due to the impact of its cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BC on the rest of the then known European continent. Today a cosmopolitan metropolis, modern Athens is central to economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 77th most expensive in a UBS study.
The city of Athens has a population of 664,046 (796,442 in 2004) within its administrative limits and a land area of 39 km2 (15 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond the administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,074,160 (in 2011), over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat, the Athens Larger Urban Zone (LUZ) is the 7th most populous LUZ in the European Union (the 5th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 4,013,368 (in 2004). Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
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00:04:27 1 Etymology
00:08:06 2 Geography
00:09:50 2.1 Environment
00:12:02 2.1.1 Climate
00:14:50 2.2 Locations
00:14:59 2.2.1 Neighbourhoods
00:22:39 2.2.2 Parks and zoos
00:25:14 2.3 Surrounding areas
00:25:49 2.3.1 Urban and suburban municipalities
00:29:17 2.3.2 Athens Urban Area
00:31:48 2.3.3 Athens Metropolitan Area
00:32:56 2.4 Demographics
00:33:05 2.4.1 Population in modern times
00:35:43 2.4.1.1 Population of the Athens Metropolitan Area
00:36:34 2.4.2 Population in ancient times
00:39:17 3 Government and politics
00:39:54 3.1 International relations and influence
00:40:05 3.1.1 Twin towns – sister cities
00:40:17 3.1.2 Partnerships
00:40:43 3.1.3 Other locations named after Athens
00:40:56 4 History
00:48:47 5 Culture
00:48:56 5.1 Archaeological hub
00:50:22 5.2 Architecture
00:53:07 5.3 Urban sculpture
00:54:24 5.4 Museums
00:56:25 5.5 Tourism
00:57:20 5.6 Entertainment and performing arts
00:58:26 5.6.1 Music
01:01:14 5.7 Sports
01:01:23 5.7.1 Overview
01:05:00 5.7.2 Sports clubs
01:06:23 5.7.3 Olympic Games
01:06:32 5.7.3.1 1896 Summer Olympics
01:07:32 5.7.3.2 1906 Summer Olympics
01:08:10 5.7.3.3 2004 Summer Olympics
01:12:21 5.7.3.4 Special Olympics 2011
01:13:00 6 Economy and infrastructure
01:13:24 6.1 Transport
01:14:00 6.1.1 Bus transport
01:15:49 6.1.2 Athens Metro
01:18:58 6.1.2.1 Electric railway (ISAP)
01:20:39 6.1.3 Commuter/suburban rail (Proastiakos)
01:21:40 6.1.4 Tram
01:22:55 6.1.5 Athens International Airport
01:25:16 6.1.6 Railways and ferry connections
01:25:49 6.1.7 Motorways
01:27:45 7 Education
01:30:29 8 See also
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- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Athens (; Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athênai [a.tʰɛ̂ː.nai̯]) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus, which had been a distinct city prior to its 5th century BC incorporation with Athens. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centres in southeastern Europe. It has a large financial sector, and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second largest in the world.
The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens) had a population of 664,046 (in 2011) within its administrative limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,090,508 (in 2011) over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat in 2011, the functional urban area (FUA) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union (the 6th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 3.8 million people. Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all bein ...
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- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Athens (; Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athênai [a.tʰɛ̂ː.nai̯]) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus, which had been a distinct city prior to its 5th century BC incorporation with Athens. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centres in southeastern Europe. It has a large financial sector, and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second largest in the world.
The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens) had a population of 664,046 (in 2011) within its administrative limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,090,508 (in 2011) over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat in 2011, the functional urban area (FUA) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union (the 6th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 3.8 million people. Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of Ottoman monuments. Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. Landmarks of the modern era, dating back to the establishment of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1834, include the Hellenic Parliament and the so-called architectural trilogy of Athens, consisting of the National Library of Greece, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Academy of Athens. Athens is also home to several museums and cultural institutions, such as the National Archeological Museum, featuring the world's largest collection of ancient Greek antiquities, the Acropolis Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Benaki Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum. Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896, and 108 years later it welcomed home the 2004 Summer Olympics, making it one of only a handful of cities to have hosted the Olympics more than once.
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Athens (; Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athênai [a.tʰɛ̂ː.nai̯]) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus, which had been a distinct city prior to its 5th century BC incorporation with Athens. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centres in southeastern Europe. It has a large financial sector, and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second largest in the world.
The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens) had a population of 664,046 (in 2011) within its administrative limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,090,508 (in 2011) over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat in 2011, the functional urban area (FUA) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union (the 6th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 3.8 million people. Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of Ottoman monuments. Athens is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Acropolis of Athens and the medieval Daphni Monastery. Landmarks of the modern era, dating back to the establishment of Athens as the capital of the independent Greek state in 1834, include the Hellenic Parliament and the so-called architectural trilogy of Athens, consisting of the National Library of Greece, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Academy of Athens. Athens is also home to several museums and cultural institutions, such as the National Archeological Museum, featuring the world's largest collection of ancient Greek antiquities, the Acropolis Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Benaki Museum and the Byzantine and Christian Museum. Athens was the host city of the first modern-day Olympic Games in 1896, and 108 years later it welcomed home the 2004 Summer Olympics, making it one of only a handful of cities to have hosted the Olympics more than once.
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Athens
00:03:32 1 Etymology
00:06:26 2 Geography
00:07:49 2.1 Environment
00:09:34 2.1.1 Climate
00:11:49 2.2 Locations
00:11:57 2.2.1 Neighbourhoods
00:18:06 2.2.2 Parks and zoos
00:20:09 2.3 Surrounding areas
00:20:38 2.3.1 Urban and suburban municipalities
00:23:26 2.3.2 Athens Urban Area
00:25:30 2.3.3 Athens Metropolitan Area
00:26:25 2.4 Demographics
00:26:34 2.4.1 Population in modern times
00:28:43 2.4.1.1 Population of the Athens Metropolitan Area
00:29:26 2.4.2 Population in ancient times
00:31:35 3 Government and politics
00:32:06 3.1 International relations and influence
00:32:16 3.1.1 Twin towns – sister cities
00:32:27 3.1.2 Partnerships
00:32:49 3.1.3 Other locations named after Athens
00:33:01 4 History
00:39:12 5 Culture
00:39:21 5.1 Archaeological hub
00:40:30 5.2 Architecture
00:42:40 5.3 Urban sculpture
00:43:44 5.4 Museums
00:45:21 5.5 Tourism
00:46:06 5.6 Entertainment and performing arts
00:46:59 5.6.1 Music
00:49:14 5.7 Sports
00:49:22 5.7.1 Overview
00:52:13 5.7.2 Sports clubs
00:53:20 5.7.3 Olympic Games
00:53:28 5.7.3.1 1896 Summer Olympics
00:54:16 5.7.3.2 1906 Summer Olympics
00:54:47 5.7.3.3 2004 Summer Olympics
00:58:05 5.7.3.4 Special Olympics 2011
00:58:36 6 Economy and infrastructure
00:58:58 6.1 Transport
00:59:27 6.1.1 Bus transport
01:00:56 6.1.2 Athens Metro
01:03:27 6.1.2.1 Electric railway (ISAP)
01:04:46 6.1.3 Commuter/suburban rail (Proastiakos)
01:05:37 6.1.4 Tram
01:06:38 6.1.5 Athens International Airport
01:08:32 6.1.6 Railways and ferry connections
01:09:00 6.1.7 Motorways
01:10:34 7 Education
01:12:47 8 See also
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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Athens (; Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athênai [a.tʰɛ̂ː.nai̯]) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus, which had been a distinct city prior to its 5th century BC incorporation with Athens. A centre for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centres in southeastern Europe. It has a large financial sector, and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second largest in the world.
The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens) had a population of 664,046 (in 2011) within its administrative limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,090,508 (in 2011) over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat in 2011, the functional urban area (FUA) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union (the 6th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 3.8 million people. Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of early Western civilization. The city also retains Roman and Byzantine monuments, as well as a smaller number of Ottoman monuments. Athens is ...
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00:04:37 1 Etymology
00:08:20 2 History
00:16:15 3 Geography
00:18:01 3.1 Environment
00:20:13 3.1.1 Climate
00:23:19 3.2 Locations
00:23:28 3.2.1 Neighbourhoods
00:31:29 3.2.2 Parks and zoos
00:34:07 3.3 Urban and suburban municipalities
00:37:47 4 Administration
00:38:23 4.1 Athens Urban Area
00:41:00 4.2 Athens Metropolitan Area
00:42:09 5 Demographics
00:42:19 5.1 Population in modern times
00:45:04 5.2 Population of the Athens Metropolitan Area
00:45:57 5.3 Population in ancient times
00:48:42 6 Government and politics
00:49:20 6.1 International relations and influence
00:49:31 6.1.1 Twin towns – sister cities
00:49:44 6.1.2 Partnerships
00:50:12 6.1.3 Other locations named after Athens
00:50:26 7 Economy and infrastructure
00:53:50 7.1 Transport
00:54:26 7.1.1 Bus transport
00:55:55 7.1.2 Athens Metro
01:00:14 7.1.3 Commuter/suburban rail (Proastiakos)
01:01:17 7.1.4 Tram
01:02:33 7.1.5 Athens International Airport
01:05:07 7.1.6 Railways and ferry connections
01:05:41 7.1.7 Motorways
01:07:43 8 Education
01:10:32 9 Culture
01:10:41 9.1 Archaeological hub
01:12:09 9.2 Architecture
01:14:54 9.3 Urban sculpture
01:16:13 9.4 Museums
01:18:16 9.5 Tourism
01:19:12 9.6 Entertainment and performing arts
01:20:19 9.6.1 Music
01:23:10 9.7 Sports
01:23:19 9.7.1 Overview
01:26:59 9.7.2 Sports clubs
01:28:25 9.7.3 Olympic Games
01:28:34 9.7.3.1 1896 Summer Olympics
01:29:35 9.7.3.2 1906 Summer Olympics
01:30:13 9.7.3.3 2004 Summer Olympics
01:34:27 10 See also
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Athens (; Greek: Αθήνα, Athína [aˈθina]; Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι, Athênai [a.tʰɛ̂ː.nai̯]) is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning over 3,400 years and its earliest human presence starting somewhere between the 11th and 7th millennium BC.Classical Athens was a powerful city-state that emerged in conjunction with the seagoing development of the port of Piraeus, which had been a distinct city prior to its 5th century BC incorporation with Athens. A center for the arts, learning and philosophy, home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, largely because of its cultural and political impact on the European continent, and in particular the Romans. In modern times, Athens is a large cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece. In 2012, Athens was ranked the world's 39th richest city by purchasing power and the 67th most expensive in a UBS study.
Athens is a global city and one of the biggest economic centres in southeastern Europe. It has a large financial sector, and its port Piraeus is both the largest passenger port in Europe, and the second largest in the world. while at the same time being the sixth busiest passenger port in Europe.
The Municipality of Athens (also City of Athens) had a population of 664,046 (in 2011) within its administrative limits, and a land area of 38.96 km2 (15.04 sq mi). The urban area of Athens (Greater Athens and Greater Piraeus) extends beyond its administrative municipal city limits, with a population of 3,090,508 (in 2011) over an area of 412 km2 (159 sq mi). According to Eurostat in 2011, the functional urban area (FUA) of Athens was the 9th most populous FUA in the European Union (the 6th most populous capital city of the EU), with a population of 3.8 million people. Athens is also the southernmost capital on the European mainland.
The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, consider ...