Athens, the capital city of Greece, is one of the oldest cities in the world having a three thousand year history. Athens is famous for its ancient ruins which is why so many people interested in history and culture visit it
each year. A popular place to see is the Acropolis and the temple of Olympian Zeus. There are a number of world-class museums in Athens which are well worth visiting. The most popular ones tend to be the Acropolis and the National Archaeological Museum. Athens was the birthplace of many ancient scholars and philosophers including Socrates, Plato, Sophocles and Euripides. Surrounded by mountains, Athens has one
of the best climates in Europe. The modern city has every kind of entertainment catering for all tastes as well as a huge variety of shops. There are around 300 days of sunshine in Athens and many people choose to go in the summer so prepare for it to be crowded. Summer temperatures have been known to reach above 30°C.