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Attica, translated from ancient Greek as “coastal country”, is the southeastern region of Central Greece, the connecting link between the Balkan Peninsula and the Archipelago, with an area of approximately 3808 km², borders in the north with Boeotia, in the west through the Isthmus of Corinth - with Megara and the entire Peloponnese. From the south it is washed by the Saronic, from the east - by the Petalian and northeast - by the Euboean gulfs Aegean Sea.

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Geography

Most of Attica is covered with limestone and marble hills, and is currently only bare, devoid of vegetation spaces.

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Only the higher parts of Cithaeron and Parnassus, as well as the northwestern slopes of Pentelikon, are covered with pine and spruce forests. foundation of all mountain system serves Cithaeron (now Elatea, the so-called spruce hill, highest point which rises to 1411 m above sea level).

Cithaeron separates Attica from Boeotia with its main ridge; Attica is separated from Megara by its branch going south and bearing the name Kerata (horns); Parnassus, reaching 1413 m, merges with the southeastern spurs of Kiferon (now Ocea), whose northeastern branches, now bearing separate names (Beletsi, Armeni, Mavrovuno, Tsastany, Stavrokoraki, Kotroni), extending to the eastern edge of the region, form in this part Attica is a real mountainous country (Diakria or Epakria of the ancients).

The southern extension of Parnassus is Egaleos, which rises much lower above the sea, which in the southern part, where it juts into the sea against the island of Salamina, is called Korydallos (now Scaramanta), and in the middle, where it is cut through by a gorge connecting the plains of Athens and Eleusis is called Pecilion.

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In the northeast, the Athenian plain is bordered by Brilettos, or, as it was usually called from the area lying on its southern slope, Pentelikon (now Menteli). This is a pyramidal hill reaching 1110 m in height with extensive, still successfully exploited marble quarries, which deliver excellent white marble of the finest grain, going to buildings and statues. A valley 4 km wide separates in the south the sole of the Pentelikon from the southern belt, almost exclusively composed of bluish-gray marble, which was used in antiquity for architectural purposes. This ridge - Gimet (now Trelovuno) - rises to 1027 m, almost devoid of forest vegetation, but covered with odorous herbs and therefore inhabited by wild bees that produce excellent honey.

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The eastern edge of the region (near the ancient Paralia) is cut through by less high chains of hills, which, to the south of Hymet, where the peninsula narrows, merge into one ridge - the Lavrion Highlands, which consists of a cape - Sunium, steeply descending to the sea, on which the ruins of the temple of Athena still rise. , according to the columns of which the cape is still called Cap Colonnes by sailors.

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The Lavrion Mountains, due to their richness in silver, were of high importance for Attica in antiquity; but these mines, at first very profitable, were so intensively exploited that already immediately after the beginning of AD. e. I had to stop mining. Only in later times did they try, and not unsuccessfully, to extract benefits from the slag left over from previous works.

The mountains stretch partly directly to the sea, partly alluvial earth has accumulated at their soles, forming more or less wide coastal plains, of which many were known in antiquity.

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The most remarkable of them is the Marathon Plain on the northern coast. It is a lowland 9 km long and 2-4 km wide, with a vast swamp to the northeast. Here in 490 BC. e. The Persian army was defeated by the Athenian army.

There are only three more significant plains, which either, starting at the coast, stretch far inland, or are completely separated from the sea: 1) the Athenian plain, often called simply "plain" (pedion); 2) the smaller, separated from Athens by the Egaleos mountains, the Triassic plain (so-called Tria from the ancient area) and 3) the plain between Hymet and the lower mountain ranges east coast, which connects with the Athenian plain through the valley that separates Pentelikon from Hymet.

Irrigation of the country is extremely poor. The most significant streams flow along the Athenian plain, namely: Kefiss, starting at the southwestern foot of Pentelikon in the forest-rich area of \u200b\u200bKefizia, fed by various tributaries from Parnassus. It flows through the plain in a southwesterly direction and, to the west of the city, is diverted into numerous canals for irrigating vegetable gardens and plantations; The Ilissus begins at the northern foot of Hymet, flows along the eastern and southern sides of the city, and is lost in the sands southwest of it. In addition to them, it is necessary to mention another Cephis of the Eleusinian plain, the Enoe stream that cuts through the Marathon plain (so named for the ancient area lying north of Marathon) and Erasinos, which flows further south from the eastern coast, near the ancient locality of Arafen (now Rafina).

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Story

Like all Ionian peoples, the inhabitants of Attica fell into four tribes or classes (phyla): geleonts (noble), hoplites (warriors), egikoreas (shepherds in general and goats in particular) and ergadei (farmers). According to legend, 12 independent cities or unions of communities existed in the country from time immemorial. These were part of separate settlements that existed even later, such as Kekropia (later Athens), Eleusis, Deceleia and Afidna (the last two in the north of the country), Brauron (among east coast), Thorikos (in the southernmost part of the east coast), Kiteros (location unknown), Sfetos and Kefisia, partly the unions of several settlements, such as Epakria (the northern mountainous country), Tetrapolis (the union of four cities) on the Marathon plain and Tetrakomia (the union of four villages) in the very south of the Athenian plain. According to legend, Theseus united these 12 communities into one political entity, the capital of which was Athens.

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Administrative division

On the map of prefectures (nomes), the decentralized administration of Attica is divided into 4 nomes (nomarchies), shown on the map below:

Athens
Eastern Attica
Piraeus
Western Attica

After the 2011 administrative reform, the decentralized administration of Attica consists of 65 municipalities.

Agriculture and minerals

The soil of the country is almost entirely a light, rather thin layer of stony limestone, which is not very suitable for cultivating wheat, more so for barley and grapes, but especially for olives and figs, and therefore the latter, both in antiquity and now, are the main products of the country and export items. Cattle breeding is significant today, and in ancient times Attic wool enjoyed great fame. In the mountains, not to mention the already exhausted silver mines of Lavrion, excellent marble is mined; the soil in many places, especially on the coastal strip running southwest from the harbor of Piraeus and the Bay of Falerno and ending at the foothills of Kolias (now Gagios Kosmas), provides excellent clay for dishes, and therefore pottery was a flourishing branch of industry in ancient Athens and His products were very popular.

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Political structure in antiquity

Politically, Attica was in antiquity the most centralized region of Greece.

Main city was not only the seat of the administration, but the court, as well as the people's assemblies, in whose hands since the time of the democratic reforms begun by Cleisthenes and completed by Pericles, the supreme decision of all state affairs has been concentrated.

The importance that Attica, thanks to its main city of Athens, had in the political and cultural life Ancient Greece, can only be correctly assessed in connection with the presentation of the general history of Greece.

Administrative division in antiquity

Only Cleisthenes canceled the ancient Ionian division into tribes and put in its place the division of the people into 10 phyla, each of which bore the name of an ancient Attic hero (eponym).

Each of these phyla embraced a certain number of communities (demes) located in different parts of the country.

As a rule, each not very significant locality constituted a special "dema", while large ones, like the cities of Athens and Brauron, fell apart into several dema. The number of dem was not the same in different time: - at the beginning of the Christian era there were 371 of them.

Thanks to writers and inscriptions, the names of about 180 demes have come down to us, but the location of many is now impossible to establish. The total number of citizens fluctuated, judging by the censuses, during the heyday of the state, to the Peloponnesian War, within 80-100 thousand. The number of metoyks under the protection reached 40,000, the number of slaves reached 400,000, so that the total number of free and not free population exceeded 500,000. An increase in the number of phyla (10) by two new ones took place in 307 BC. e.

Out of a desire to flatter Demetrius Poliorcetes, the latter were named after him and the name of his father Antigonus - Antigonis and Demetrias. But the first was renamed in 265 BC. e. in honor of the Egyptian king Ptolemy II Philadelphus in Ptolomaida, the second in 200 in honor of the Pergamon king Attalus I in Attalida.

Finally, under the emperor Hadrian, the 13th phylum was added and named Adrianida after this benefactor of the city of Athens.

Attica

Attica Αττική


Capital	Athens
nomes	Athens, East Attica, West Attica, Piraeus
Population	3 841 408 people (2005 year)
Square	3808 km²
Population density	1009 people/km²
Administrative regions of Greece
Attica

Geography

Most of Attica is covered with limestone and marble hills, and is currently only bare, devoid of vegetation spaces. Only the higher parts of Cithaeron and Parnassus, as well as the northwestern slopes of Pentelikon, are covered with pine and spruce forests. The basis of the entire mountain system is Kieferon (now Elatea, the so-called spruce hill, the highest point of which rises to 1411 m above sea level). Cithaeron separates Attica from Viotia with its main ridge; Attica is separated from Megara by its branch going south and bearing the name Kerata (horns); Parnassus, reaching 1413 m, merges with the southeastern spurs of Kiferon (now Ocea), whose northeastern branches, now bearing separate names (Beletsi, Armeni, Mavrovuno, Tsastany, Stavrokoraki, Kotroni), extending to the eastern edge of the region, form in this part Attica is a real mountainous country (Diakria or Epakria of the ancients). The southern continuation of Parnassus is Egaleos rising much lower above the sea, which in the southern part, where it enters the sea against the island of Salamina, is called Korydallos (now Scaramanta), and in the middle, where it is cut through by a gorge connecting the plains of Athens and Eleusis is called Pecilion. In the northeast, the Athenian plain is bordered by Brilettos, or, as it was usually called from the area lying on its southern slope, Pentelikon (now Menteli). This is a pyramidal hill reaching 1110 m in height with extensive, still successfully exploited marble quarries, which deliver excellent white marble of the finest grain, going to buildings and statues. A valley 4 km wide separates in the south the sole of the Pentelikon from the southern belt, almost exclusively composed of bluish-gray marble, which was used in antiquity for architectural purposes. This ridge - Gimet (now Trelovuno) - rises to 1027 m, almost devoid of forest vegetation, but covered with odorous herbs and therefore inhabited by wild bees that produce excellent honey. The eastern edge of the region (near the ancient Paralia) is cut through by less high chains of hills, which, to the south of Hymet, where the peninsula narrows, merge into one ridge - the Lavrion Highlands, which consists of a cape - Sunium, steeply descending to the sea, on which the ruins of the temple of Athena still rise. , according to the columns of which the cape is still called Cap Colonnes by sailors. The Lavrion Mountains, due to their richness in silver, were of high importance for Attica in antiquity; but these mines, at first very profitable, were so intensively exploited that already immediately after the beginning of AD. e. I had to stop mining. Only in later times did they try, and not unsuccessfully, to extract benefits from the slag left over from previous works.

The mountains stretch partly directly to the sea, partly alluvial earth has accumulated at their soles, forming more or less wide coastal plains, of which many were known in antiquity. The most remarkable of them is the Marathon Plain (Belarusian) Russian on the north coast. It is a lowland 9 km long and 2-4 km wide, with a vast swamp to the northeast. Here in 490 BC. e. The Persian army was defeated by the Athenian army. There are only three more significant plains, which either, starting at the coast, stretch far inland, or are completely separated from the sea: 1) the Athenian plain, often called simply "plain" (pedion); 2) the smaller, separated from the Athenian Egaleos mountains, the Triassic plain (so-called Tria from the ancient area) and 3) the plain between Hymet and the lower mountain ranges of the eastern coast, which is connected to the Athenian plain through the valley separating Pentelikon from Hymet.

Irrigation of the country is extremely poor. The most significant streams flow along the Athenian plain, namely: Kephis, starting at the southwestern foot of Pentelikon in the forest-rich area of \u200b\u200bKefizia, fed by various tributaries from Parnassus. It flows through the plain in a southwesterly direction and, to the west of the city, is diverted into numerous canals for irrigating vegetable gardens and plantations; The Ilissus begins at the northern foot of Hymet, flows along the eastern and southern sides of the city, and is lost in the sands southwest of it. In addition to them, it is necessary to mention another Cephis of the Eleusinian plain, the Enoe stream that cuts through the Marathon plain (so named for the ancient area lying north of Marathon) and Erasinos, which flows further south from the eastern coast, near the ancient locality of Arafen (now Rafina).

Agriculture and minerals

Story

The population of the country, not to mention some of the Pelasgian elements of the prehistoric era and the huge number of foreigners who later permanently settled in Athens, belonged in antiquity to the Ionian tribe. The inhabitants called themselves autochthonous, that is, indigenous, since their ancestors descended directly from the soil of the country and from time immemorial the land was in their continuous possession. Like all Ionian peoples, the inhabitants of Attica fell into four tribes or classes (phyla): geleonts (noble), hoplites (warriors), egikoreas (shepherds in general and goats in particular) and ergadei (farmers). According to legend, 12 independent cities or unions of communities existed in the country from time immemorial. These were part of separate settlements that existed even later, such as Kekropia (later Athens), Eleusis, Deceleia and Afidna (the last two in the north of the country), Brauron (among the east coast), Thorikos (in the southernmost part of the east coast), Kiteros (location unknown), Sphetos and Kefisia, partly unions of several settlements, such as Epakria (the northern mountainous country), Tetrapolis (the union of four cities) on the Marathon plain and Tetrakomia (the union of four villages) in the very south of the Athenian plain. According to legend, Theseus united these 12 communities into one political entity, the capital of which was Athens.

Administrative division in antiquity == Vitalik Seryozhkin

The division of the people into 4 phyla remained both under the kings and under the archons. Even the legislator Solon did not abolish this division, and in parallel with it, partly wishing to reduce the influence of the ancient aristocratic families, partly, in order to lead to a more equitable distribution of the tax burden among citizens, he created a new division of citizens into 4 classes according to their property. Only Cleisthenes abolished the ancient Ionian division into tribes and put in its place the division of the people into 10 phyla, each of which bore the name of an ancient Athenian hero (Eponym). Each of these phyla embraced a certain number of communities (demes) located in different parts of the country. As a rule, each not very significant locality constituted a special "dema", while large ones, like the cities of Athens and Brauron, fell apart into several dema. The number of dem was not the same at different times: - at the beginning of the Christian era there were 371. Thanks to writers and inscriptions, the names of approximately 180 dem have come down to us, but the location of many is now impossible to establish. The total number of citizens fluctuated, judging by the censuses, during the heyday of the state, to the Peloponnesian War, within 80-100 thousand. The number of metoyks under the patronage reached 40,000, the number of slaves reached 400,000, so that the total number of free and not free population exceeded 500,000. An increase in the number of phyla (10) by two new ones took place in 307 BC. e. Out of a desire to flatter Demetrius Poliorcetes, the latter were named after him and the name of his father Antigonus - Antigonis and Demetrias. But the first was renamed in 265 BC. e. in honor of the Egyptian king Ptolemy II Philadelphus in Ptolomaida, the second in honor of the Pergamon king Attalus I in Attalida. Finally, under the emperor Hadrian, the 13th phylum was added and named Adrianida after this benefactor of the city of Athens.

Political structure in antiquity

Politically, Attica was in antiquity the most centralized region of Greece. The main city was not only the seat of the administration, but also the seat of the court, as well as the popular assemblies, in whose hands since the democratic reforms begun by Cleisthenes and concluded by Pericles, the supreme decision of all state affairs has been concentrated. The importance that Attica, by virtue of its principal city of Athens, had in the political and cultural life of ancient Greece can only be properly appreciated in connection with the presentation of the general history of Greece.

Triangle of Attica is a tiny but very rich concentrate of Greece. Here there was a place for the ancient gods, brave heroes, outstanding philosophers. Democracy was born here and culture was created. A peninsula with amazing history and picturesque nature. The southeastern tip of the Balkan Peninsula, washed by three bays: Euboean, Saronic and Corinthian. Cape Sounion, which is the apex of the triangle, completes the beautiful picture of nature. Three mountains separate the base of Attica from the mainland: Pastra, Parnithos and Kythenonas (all over a kilometer high).

The peninsula is part of Central Greece. Attica is one of the seven administrative-territorial units, which is at the same time a historical and geographical region. Attica consists of the southeastern part of Greece, the Peloponnesian Trizinia (the Argolis peninsula, the predominant majority of the Argosaronic islands, as well as Kythera and Antikythera. The western border of the Delhi peninsula with the Peloponnese. The area of \u200b\u200bthe region is 3808 sq. Km (this is about 3% of Greek lands). According to territory there are two speeches: Kafisos and Ilisos.

The population density of Attica is the highest among the Greek regions. This is explained by the fact that the capital of Athens is located on the peninsula, where a third of the population of the state lives. WITH geographic point view Attica is divided into the Athenian periphery and other lands of the peninsula. The first includes all metropolitan municipalities.

Attica is an extremely important region for the country's economy. More than a third of the national gross product(38%) falls on the peninsula. The largest share here is the service sector, which is not surprising for tourist country. Industry occupies a little less, and a small, but not important, part is the agricultural sector (almost 2% of cultivated land is located here). Attica is 71% construction companies countries, 69% of processing enterprises and 58% of commercial organizations. Guests of the country also often choose Attica as a place of residence.

Story

Historical data report that the settlement of Attica occurred during the Neolithic. Then its name was somewhat different: Akti, Aktiki. The first king of the lands was Kekrops, who united 12 separate tribes. It was then that the capital of Athens was created.

The history of the region, by and large, is the history of Athens. Then Athena argued with Poseidon for the patronage of the city. Having presented the inhabitants with an olive branch as a gift, she earned the favor of the people, and the city was named after her. No less useful was a gift from the god Dionysus, which has become a real symbol of Attica - a vine.

Finds found on the Acropolis and in numerous city-states located here only confirm the various myths that tell about ancient history region. The lands under Athens were united around 800 BC. e. Starting from the 8th century, Attica became the largest maritime and economic center. Under the tyrannical power of Peisistratus, active development region due to the promotion of trade to Sicily, Pontus Euxinus (now the Black Sea) and Egypt. Athens reached an artistic and cultural flourishing during this period, numerous monuments were erected that adorned the city.

Under a democratic government, Athens becomes the main city of Greece, being the center of the Attic state. It is here that the battles with the Persians flare up. The "golden" period of the capital is considered the era of the reign of Pericles. Science, art, culture, power - everything has reached its peak. The ancient Greek civilization received the most powerful centers: Eleusis, Megara, Egostenon, Pages. It was destroyed during the Peloponnesian War, and at the same time, the naval power of Athens fell into decline. From now on, Salamina and Attica were subordinate to the capital. A similar weakening of the Greek forces led to the conquest of the territories by the Macedonian troops. After almost 200 years, the state passed to the Romans, who, however, treated Athens with great respect, recognizing their significant contribution to the development of education.

The arrival of Christianity was a difficult period for Attica. Numerous destruction due to the raids of the Goths affected the appearance of Athens. The introduction of the Byzantine religion led to the closure of philosophical schools, and ancient temples became Christian shrines. After that, Attica many times passed into the power of various conquerors: Catalans, Neapolitans, Venetians, Turks. The latter overstepped the bounds of what was permitted, making the Parthenon a mosque, and the Erechtheion a harem. 1834 was the moment when Athens was declared the capital of Greece. Then the city was a small village, and the number of inhabitants did not even reach a thousand. All around you could only see that the ruins and stones. However, it was on the ruins of its former grandeur that they began to rebuild the city. New buildings harmoniously intertwined antiquity with modernity, restored the Acropolis. Following Athens, they took up the return to life of other parts of Attica, the importance of which was great in the ancient period: Sunion, Ramnund, Thorikos, Vravron, Eleusis, Marathon, Oropos, Porto Rafti.

Attica combines all the elements of Greek history. The Romans, Byzantines, Franks, Ottomans left their mark here, modernity also touched the region. These prints are fresh, as if history is marching along with the present time.

The proximity of beautiful resorts is a feature of Attica that tourists will appreciate. Paleo Faliro is located just 5 kilometers from the capital. There is not only a magnificent promenade and wonderful beaches, but also numerous cafes, bars, taverns, restaurants that open their doors to everyone who wants to have a good time. The resort's shops allow you to find souvenirs that will remind you of your trip when you return home, local goods and products known for their quality. Organized excursions to Greek islands- another advantage of Paleo Faliro.

Vouliagmeni

Vouliagmeni is a luxury resort. Luxurious hotels, luxurious apartments, expensive villas are not the only advantage. unique lake with mineral healing springs allow you to relax with health benefits. Coniferous trees make the air clean, saturated with useful aromas.

Those who wish to heal can go to Loutraki. There are healing springs here, and a wonderful beneficial climate helps to feel a complete merger with nature. An interesting location is Cape Sounio. The extreme southern point of Attica makes it possible to see the temple of Poseidon, especially beautiful at sunset.

Attractions

Attica is a region of Greece located directly on the peninsula. It is in this part of the state that the capital of Athens is located, numerous resorts with beautiful beaches, as well as various interesting places where you can just stroll. In Attica, it is not difficult to find an excursion program for every taste, and all types of tourism (whether sports or gastronomic) are open to those who wish.

Cult monuments

Due to the fact that Athens is located in this region, it is better to start excursions from the main city of Greece. The fascinating history of the state attracts even those who have little interest in antiquity. The real historical symbol of Athens is truly considered Acropolis. This attraction is architectural complex, which includes a number of places of worship, shrines, temples. Most of the buildings are destroyed and lie in ruins, but even from those fragments that have survived to this day, you can see the greatness of ancient architectural monuments.

Definitely worth a visit architectural structure, which is unique in its kind - Parthenon temple. Also, attention should be paid temple of Erechtheionon because it is shrouded in many secrets and legends. Getting acquainted with Athens and the history of Ancient Greece, you should not miss the opportunity to visit Archaeological Museum . Collection cultural center includes historical artifacts that have been discovered by researchers in various regions of the country. Some exhibits are several thousand years old, for example, ancient jewelry, cult objects, as well as amazing statues of gods. Scientists also discovered numerous household items of the population of the territory of Greece of the ancient period, which are now presented in the museum.

Beyond Athens, there is no less to discover historical monuments. Yes, nearby Monastery of Daphne. This building from the Byzantine era has interesting story. The fact is that at the time of construction it was supposed to become the temple of Daphne Apollo. With the advent of Christianity, the building was used as a fortification, and even after a while there was a psychiatric hospital. After a complete reconstruction, the monastery of Daphni took its place among the most important historical buildings in Greece.

Attica is rich in religious buildings, so attention should be paid to Temple of Poseidon with which various stories are associated. For a long time, until recently, sailors made offerings so that the sea element would be favorable to them on long voyages. And now sailors and travelers come to the god of the sea with olive and magnolia branches to appease the deity.

Temple of Demeter located in Eleksin. Now it's place of worship performs the functions of a museum, the collection of which contains the most important artifacts belonging to different eras. It is worth walking around the island of Aegina. Here the traveler will discover unique natural attractions. One of the most iconic places This area is considered the ghost town of Palaiochora. The inhabitants here did not become many hundreds of years ago, but all the buildings have been preserved in excellent condition. There is even an ancient monastery here, as well as 28 churches, each of which impresses visitors with its interior decoration.

It is rich in natural monuments not only Aegina island, but also slopes of Mount Ymittos. The pristine nature will give guests peace after the constant tourist bustle of Athens, and here you can also find a healing spring. According to legend, it was presented to the people by Hephaestus. Nearby is an ancient monastery, which belongs to the monuments of antiquity. It amazes with skillful decorations and unique artifacts of religious purpose.

Athenian Riviera

Greece is not only history. This state is rich in various beach activities and resorts, the most comfortable of which are located within the Athenian Riviera. This is a number of amazing beaches and small resorts, it is here that the famous Paleo Faliro and Kavouri are located. In this part of Attica, tourists will find the most expensive resorts with the best hotels and numerous entertainments for every taste. On the Athenian Riviera there is a place for those who love leisure, because there are yacht clubs and diving centers and many sports activities. Separate beaches are equipped for have a great holiday with a family.

Just half an hour drive from the center of the capital, travelers get the opportunity to walk along picturesque bays, go shopping in search of expensive brands and various souvenirs, relax in one of the many cafes and clubs overlooking the sea. Everything that many love Greece so much for is located in this place.

Faliro- a truly special suburb of Athens. Although it is located close to the capital, it is very far from the constant bustle and noise, so the Athenians themselves often come to rest here. There is always something to do here, as establishments work almost around the clock. The real hallmark of this area is the bay, but it is better to take a leisurely walk or ride a bike in the local park, which is perfect for this purpose. The magnificent view of the Saronic Gulf, which opens from the promenade, is mesmerizing. Restaurants and shops, playgrounds and parks are all open until the end of September. Interestingly, from Wednesday to Saturday from 17:30 to 20:30 you can get a bike for free and go on an exciting walk. This event is held within the framework of the local program “Tram - Bicycle. Coastal Routes.

No less wonderful is suburb of Glyfada. Well-maintained beaches, plenty of sunshine, date palms right in the recreation area - all these beach pleasures are complemented by a truly endless nightlife in clubs. Young people will appreciate the fun that reigns in this town. There are many expensive shops and hotels here, and local restaurants offer to taste the whole of Greece.

Having moved a couple of kilometers from Glyfada, you can look into Voula area. It is considered the decoration of the Athenian Riviera. Voula is two beaches with embankments: A and B. Here you can not only swim and have a wonderful rest. All tourism infrastructure and opportunity to do water sports sports allow you to combine relaxation with active entertainment. Mostly engaged in Voula water skiing, beach volleyball and slides, so at first glance the atmosphere resembles an amusement park. Of the expensive entertainment, Glyfada is famous for its golf centers, so here you can feel like a real aristocrat.

Lake Vouliagmeni known for rich vegetation and picturesque beaches. Luxurious restaurants and hotels of Attica are presented here in a wide variety. Local chefs are ready to surprise everyone with the delights of traditional Greek (and not only) cuisine. Night entertainment centers will also please even those who, it would seem, have already seen everything.

One of the most famous beaches Vouliagmeni is considered Asteras. Perfectly clear water and a unique natural landscape make it possible to relax under the warm Greek sun. The beach area has been marked blue flag, which only confirms its quality.

Tourist is popular Varkiza resort which is located along the coast. Perfectly clear water, all kinds water sports, landscaped areas for every taste, including free ones - every traveler will find something to his taste. You should definitely visit the taverns where the freshest sea fish and seafood are served at the table. Windsurfers will especially like Varkiza, for which all the necessary infrastructure is organized here.

The Athenian Riviera stretches along the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion, so on the way vacationers will also meet Lagonisi, popular for family vacation thanks to clean beaches and fragrant lemon groves, and Saronida, worthy of attention, is no less.

Already moving away from beach holiday on the Athenian Riviera, you can improve your health in Attica. The region is home to the famous medical resort Loutraki. This place is known for its healing springs, whose properties were noted by ancient philosophers and scientists. Modern medicine allows you to reveal the unique qualities and influence various diseases with the help of innovative programs.

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Attica

in antiquity the region in the southeast of Cf. Greece. IN modern Greece Attica is one of the nomes (the center is Athens).

Attica

(Greek Attike), in ancient times a region in the southeast of Central Greece. The political unification of Athens around Athens (Sinoikism) took place, according to ancient Greek legends, during the reign of Theseus; in reality, this process dragged on for several centuries. By the beginning of the 6th c. BC. Athens gained absolute economic and political predominance in Athens (see Ancient Athens). In modern Greece, A. is one of the nomes of the same name (the center is Athens).

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Attica

Attica (, Atiki- letters. "coastal country") - the southeastern region of Central Greece, the connecting link between the Balkan Peninsula and the Archipelago, with an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 3808 km², borders in the north with Boeotia, in the west through the Isthmus of Corinth - with Megaris and the entire Peloponnese. From the south it is washed by the Saronic Gulf, from the east by the Petalia Gulf and from the northeast by the Notios-Evvoikos Gulf of the Aegean Sea.

Attica (prison)

Attica- New York State Prison maximum / super maximum security, located in Attica, is administered by the New York State Department of Correctional Services. After construction was completed in the 1930s, many of the dangerous criminals of the time were kept there. A tear gas system has been installed in the canteen and production facilities of the prison to quell conflicts. The prison now houses prisoners serving various sentences from short to life sentences, as well as prisoners transferred from other prisons due to disciplinary problems.

In 1971, a riot took place in the prison, during which 43 people died, including 33 prisoners, ten prison officers and civil servants. One of the guards died at the hands of rebellious prisoners at the very beginning of the conflict. The rest were shot dead during the storming of the prison by state police and national guard troops. One of the reasons for the riot was the overcrowding of the prison. The suppression of this rebellion was dedicated to John Lennon's song "Attica State" from the album "Some Time in New York City" (1972). Today the prison is also overcrowded. Some prisoners are kept two by two in small cells designed for one person.

Attica (disambiguation)

Attica

Attica is a region in Greece
Attica is a maximum security prison in the state of New York.

Examples of the use of the word attica in the literature.

The council of Amphictyonia at Delphi continued to act as the highest court, but another, more extended council was created under the chairmanship of Philip, which was to be located in Corinth, that is, between Attica and the Peloponnese - and which was the real governing body of the coalition.

I once saw Boreas, rushing over Attica, daughter of Erechtheus Orithyia and fell in love with her.

What I did with Attica Theseus, is only the development of the thoughts and ideas of Hercules.

The great goddess Athena wove the majestic Athenian Acropolis on her bedspread in the middle, and on it she depicted her dispute with Poseidon for power over Attica.

A country Hymn: Status

Decentralized administration, Periphery

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