Athens, Greece April 1998 Athens, the capital and largest city in Greece (center of the image), and one of the world’s most historical and beautiful cities, can be seen in this northeast looking view. Named for Athena, the goddess of wisdom, Athens is the hub of Greek political, industrial, and cultural life. Together, Athens and its port city of Piraeus, account for nearly 45% of Greece’s industrial output. The city is located on a plain cut by limestone ridges. Most all the buildings in the city are constructed of white marble. The Saronic Gulf, an inlet to the Aegean Sea, lies a few miles (km) southwest of the city. The climate of Athens is temperate and dry. The more reflective clear area near the right center of the image is the Spata Airfield. Aiyina Island is visible near the bottom right of the image.