Attica is a historic region in central Greece that surrounds Athens. It is the setting for much of what visitors associate with ancient Greek civilization, and it has long been regarded as the cultural and political heart of that world.
What a visit offers
Most travellers come to Attica to explore the ancient sites that lie across the region and within reach of the capital. Walking through them gives a sense of how central this land was to the development of Greek thought, government and art. Because the region is compact, it is possible to move between the city and its surrounding landscape without long journeys.
Around the region
- Athens, the city at the centre of the region, where ancient monuments sit alongside modern streets and neighbourhoods.
- The surrounding countryside, which offers a change of pace from the urban centre.
- Coastal areas that lie within the wider region, for those who want time by the sea after a day of sightseeing.
Attica suits visitors interested in history, archaeology and the everyday life of a major Mediterranean capital. Those who plan their days around the ancient sites will find the region rewards unhurried exploration, with time to read about what each place once meant to the people who built and used it.
