Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a historic metropolis that has been inhabited for over 3,400 years. It is renowned as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the arts. The city’s landscape is dominated by the Acropolis, a citadel on a rocky outcrop above the city, which houses the Parthenon, a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Modern Athens is a bustling hub that blends ancient history with the vibrancy of contemporary urban life.