Tourist guide for city of Athens and Attica. Athens, having been inhabited since the Neolithic age, is considered Europes historical capital. Tourist guide for city of Athens and Attica. Athens, having been inhabited since the Neolithic age, is considered Europes historical capital. During its long, everlasting and fascinating history the city reached its zenith in the 5th century B.C (the Golden Age of Pericles), when its values and civilisation acquired a universal significance and glory. Political thought, theatre, the arts, philosophy, science, architecture, among other forms of intellectual thought, reached an epic acme, in a period of intellectual consummation unique in world history. Therefore, Athens constituted the cradle of western civilisation. A host of Greek words and ideas, such as democracy, harmony, music, mathematics, art, gastronomy, architecture, logic, Eros, euphoria and many others, enriched a multitude of languages, and inspired civilisations. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied the city and erected splendid monuments of great significance, thus creating a rare historical palimpsest. Driven by the echo of its classical past, in 1834 the city became the capital of the modern Greek state. During the two centuries that elapsed however, it developed into an attractive, modern metropolis with unrivalled charm and great interest. Today, it offers visitors a unique experience. A journey in its 6,000-year history, including the chance Read more...


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