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Athens GreeceINTRODUCTION Athens, has been in existence since it was named by the Greek goddess Athena 3,000 years ago. Athens is probably Western Europes most historical and important of cities producing democracy, landmark philosophy, The Olympics, and epic art that influences to this day. Athens was involved in the Pelopenesian War against Sparta, and is home to The Parthenon and The Acropolis. Today Athens is the capital of modern Greece, as well as its largest and most important economic and cultural city. It is Europes 8th largest urban area and an important member of the European Union. Many ancient Greek monuments still stand in and around the city's center, making the city a great stopping point for history buff tourists.  Athens Greece HISTORY Athens has the longest continual history in all of Europe, having been inhabited for over 3,000 years. During its golden era it produced the foundations of democracy, Western philosophy, and classical art. The city went into decline during its rule by the Ottoman Empire, but re-emerged due to independence in the 19th, and went on to host the first modern Olympics in 1896. The city most recently re-hosted the Olympics in 2004. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Athens's population is about 3/4 of a million within the city proper, and about 2 million more in the surrounding area. ATTRACTIONS Constitution Square of Athens? RESTAURANTS LODGING PERSONAL STORIES 
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