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Quiz: What do you know about Athens?

Frederike Müller
October 28, 2019

Athens is world famous for its ancient temples and archaeological treasures — thanks to the ancient Greeks! How well do you know the Greek capital? Why not test your knowledge?

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Griechenland Athen Akropolis
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/A. Warnecke

Towering above Athens is the Acropolis: temple after ancient temple honoring the Greek gods lines the rocky crag. Traces of antiquity can also be found throughout the rest of the city. Theater, philosophy and democracy have their origins in the Greek capital.