Attica

In Attica, the human body was revered as the vehicle for the soul, beauty as the prerequisite for virtue, free speech as the basis for living together equal rights as the source of democracy.

The capital of Attica and of the country is Athens.  The city was named after Athena, the Goddess of wisdom and education.  Since antiquity the city was the centre of Greece and today this is no exception.

Athens is the city of the Olympic Idea of free speech, peace and freedom. In 2004 only the Olympic Games will be returning home making the city, the ideal Olympic host due to its heritage.

Attica is not only Athens, however.  There are a number of other places to explore and enjoy from the majestic Cape Sounion to the sophisticated Athenian Riviera and the picturesque Saronic Gulf islands.  Attica has a special place in the Greek history and in particular the ancient periods. 

In the prefecture of Attica you can also find Piraeus, the most important port of Greece and Athens’ largest suburb.  Piraeus has been the centre of maritime industry for the last hundred years.  It has kept its traditional colour especially evident in Kastella, the City’s Theatre and the Titanios Garden.

Athens and the rest of the Attica region has a well established conference and incentive scene including:

• 20 purpose built facilities with capacity ranging from 5 to 2,000
• 50 hotels with in-house facilities situated in central Athens and the suburbs with capacity ranging from 10 to 2,000 delegates
• Expo Athens a new exhibition centre is set to open in January 2004 with 32,000 sq metres overall capacity easily accessible from central Athens and the international airport
  

For more information visit our website: http://www.athens.gr

Sub Regions of Attica

Athens
Rest of Attica
Saronic Gulf Islands
Apollo Coast