Information about Athens
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, with a history longer than any other city in Europe and one of the largest in the world, dating back 3,000 years. It is the economic, industrial, political and cultural center of Greece and one of the main business centers of the European Union.
The glamor of the city
The city experienced its great worldwide glory during the classical era in the 5th century BC. A center of arts, knowledge and philosophy, the home of Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, Athens was also the birthplace of Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles and many other philosophers, politicians and writers of the ancient world.
Athens is referred to worldwide as the "Cradle of Western Civilization" and the "Birthplace of Democracy", due to the impact of the city's cultural and political achievements during the 5th and 4th century BC in Europe and the rest of the world even today.
The legacy of the classical era is still evident in the city, from a large number of ancient monuments and works of art. The most famous of these is the Parthenon temple on the Acropolis, where it is considered one of the symbols-landmarks of Western civilization. The city also preserves a huge variety of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman monuments that prove the city's long history through the centuries.
A ride on the Athens Happy Train will be a treasure trove of knowledge, seeing the sights in Athens for children, adults and tourists alike.
The sights of Athens
In Athens you will also find many monuments of the modern city, which dates back to 1830 with the establishment of the new independent Greek state, such as
- the Greek Parliament
- the Library
- the Academy
- the University
Athens was the city that hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896, and 108 years later the 2004 Olympic games with great success.stmio
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