Athens

Athens is Greece's capital and biggest city. Athens is the capital of Attica and one of the world's oldest cities, having a known history of over 3,400 years and the first human presence dating from the 11th to 7th century BC.

When it comes to historical significance, few cities can match Athens. The citizens of Athens emerge from their houses as the sun rises above the flawless marble monuments of the Acropolis and fills the cobblestone streets around its base, heading to local markets or sidewalk chess games. Life goes more slowly as if the entire city is reminiscing about its heyday as a political and cultural force. The air thickens with the perfume of spiced lamb and music from a local taverna as the sun sets, dance clubs blast rock music amidst antique columns, and the dazzling lights of Omonia Square reflect the gleaming columns of the Parthenon, which are lighted for all to see.