The term Athens Portico is a combination of two words, STOA (4 letters) and Athens. STOA is an ancient Greek word meaning 'PORCH' or 'COLONNADE'. It was used to refer to the long, covered walkways that were built in Ancient Greece. The most famous example of a STOA is the STOA of Attalos, which was built in Athens in the 2nd century BC. The STOA of Attalos was a two-story building with a large portico on the ground floor. This portico was used as a marketplace and meeting place for citizens of Athens. The term Athens Portico is used to refer to the portico of the STOA of Attalos, which was located in the city of Athens.