Map of Athens (207K)
Map of Greece
Athens is located about 5 miles inland from the harbor town of Piraeus.
Athens was one of the largest city-states during this time. Its
population is estimated to have been about 200,000 during the 5th century.
Athens was noted as a center for cultural, intellectual, and artistic
activity. Some of its most distinctive features include the Acropolis (the center for religious life) and the
Agora (marketplace).
Map of Athens (207K)
Map of Greece