what is the city of greece
Athens definition. Capital of Greece in east-central Greece on the plain of Attica, overlooking an arm of the Mediterranean Sea. Named after its patron goddess, Athena, Athens is Greece's largest city and its cultural, administrative, and economic center.
Interesting Facts about the Greek City-State. 1  People living in Ancient Greece did not think of themselves as Greek, but as citizens of their city-state. 2  The Michigan State University mascot is the Spartan. 3  Many of these cities, such as Rhodes, Thebes, and Corinth were also important cities during the Roman Empire.