Attica is a historical region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, which consists of the city of Athens, the capital of Greece and the core city of the metropolitan area, as well as its surrounding suburban cities and towns. Attica is a peninsula projecting into the Aegean Sea, bordering on Boeotia to the north and Megaris to the west.
One of the oldest monasteries in Attica is the Monastery of Saint Kaisariani. It is an ancient Eastern Orthodox monastery located on the hillside north of Mount Hymettus, offering breathtaking views of Athens and a peaceful atmosphere among the trees.