With thousands of years of history and mythology【C1】______ , Athens—named【C2】______ the olive-tree-loving Athena (goddess of wisdom)-is【C3】______ a concrete jungle. It's an【C4】______ city enlivened by outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets, parks, gardens and characters aplenty. If you 【C5】______ the spirit of things, you might not even notice the layer of smog【C6】______ overhead. The city is【C7】______ on three sides by Mt Parnitha, Mt Pendeli and Mt Hymettos. Within Athens there are【C8】______ eight hills,【C9】______ the Acropolis and Lykavittos are the most prominent. The hills provide a peaceful respite from the clamor of the city, and offer stunning views【C10】______ the glistening waters of the Saronic Gulf—the city's boundary on the south side. Just about everything of interest to the traveler is within a small area【C11】______ Plateia Syntagmatos (Syntagma Square). This area is【C12】______ by the districts of Plaka to the south, Monassstiraki to the west, Kolonaki to the east and Omonia to the north. Plateia Syntagmatos is dominated by the old Royal Palace and is the beating【C13】______ of the business district, with luxury hotels, banks and airline offices. Plaka, nestled below the Acropolis, is the old Turkish quarter and【C14】______ all that existed【C15】______ Athens was declared the capital of independent Greece.【C16】______ Plaka is packed with tourists in【C17】______ season, it's also one of the prettiest and most atmospheric areas of the city. Monassstiraki is【C18】______ market district and a fascinating part of town【C19】______ . Psiri, nearby, is【C20】______ stylish cafes and bars and makes a great place to stop for a spot of lunch. Kolonaki, a classy residential area tucked in under Lykavittos Hill, is full of trendy boutiques, art galleries and cafes. 【C1】