Athens
Athens is one of the great cities of the world and one of the few
places that can look back to a history of thousands of years. No other
place contributed so much to the Western civilization than did Athens
during its peak time 2,500 years ago, when it was the spiritual center
of the then known world. It was here that such universal values as
democracy were born and flourished. It was here that philosophical
and political meditation were developed and later affected the course
of the Western civilization. It was here that literature, fine arts
and sciences reached an unparalleled acme. History, however, is not
the only reason why the Greek capital has become a popular tourist
destination. This vibrant metropolis of 4 million inhabitants offers
visitors many choices of what to do during their stay.
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