Our soft-laminated map of Athens includes: Athens 1: 7500, Athens & Region 1:100 000, Attica 1: 750 000, Acropolis 1:2000; statistics, conversion chart for temperatures and weights, climate chart with temperatures, sunshine hours, precipitation and humidity, and shows top sights, hotels, museums, markets, public transport, and much more. á Named after the goddess Athena, Athens is so much more than just a great European capital - it is one of the oldest cities in the world and home to one of the "seven wonders", in addition to many epic landmarks, temples, monuments, and gardens, and also happens to be the cradle of western civilization and democracy, an ancient center of learning that nurtured great minds like Plato and Aristotle. Modern Athens - with its sprawling suburbs, modern and ancient Olympic sites, busy city life, great Mediterranean food, vibrant nightlife, and awesome archaeological museums - embraces and reflects its ancient heritage, making this an unforgettable trip for all who visit.