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Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece, a country in southern Europe. Greek and the euro are useful context for planning a visit, although the articles provide no city-specific information about sights or services.

Contemporary urban view of Athens, the capital of Greece.
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The place

What makes it special

  • Capital of Greece.
  • A geographic reference for locating the country in southern Europe.
Athens
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Athens
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Articles in Athens

Guides to this place

2 articles

Athens

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Guides to this place

2 related guides

Greece’s capital, language and currency for early trip planning

A first guide to locating Greece in southern Europe and getting three basic facts straight before planning your trip.

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Contemporary urban view of Athens, the capital of Greece.

Greece basics for planning with Athens, Greek and the euro

A concise starting point for locating Greece in Europe and identifying its capital, language and currency before planning an itinerary.

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This profile summarises our destination guides. Their research sources and the geographical reference are listed below.

Profile updated: 26/09/2026