Athens is the largest city and capital of Greece, located in the Attica periphery of central Greece. Named after the goddess Athena, Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world with a recorded history of at least 3,000 years. The city has the most glorious history in the world,and is worshipped by gods and people.It is the city where democracy was born. The most important civilization of ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through some of the world's most formidable edifices.