Overview
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire.
Description
The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple. The Acropolis Museum, along with the National Archaeological Museum, preserves sculptures, vases, jewellery and more from Ancient Greece. With equal measures of grunge and grace, Athens is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool.