Athens is the capital city of Greece and one of the oldest cities of Europe. Although its history dates back to Neolithic times, it’s Athens’ classical history that has so distinctly influenced modern thought; democracy, philosophy, art and architecture, and literature, are just a few things that have marked Western civilization. As you wander the streets of modern Athens, you will encounter visitors from all over the world who have come not only to pay their respects to Athens of the Golden Age, but also to experience the incredible energy of this extraordinary contemporary city. Athens was and continues to be one of the most multi-dimensional cities in the world.