Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, with a history dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5^th Century BC, known as the “Golden Age of Pericles”, Athens became a centre of culture, learning and civilization. During this time the Parthenon was built, Aeschylus, Aristophanes and Sophocles were producing plays in the theatre beside the Acropolis and democracy flourished. Pericles ruled over what has been described as the world's first democracy and mathematics, the arts, history, astronomy and philosophy flourished under Socrates, the Sophists, Herodotus and Thucydides. The heritage of the classical era is still evident in the city, represented by ancient monuments and works of art, the most famous of all being the Parthenon, considered a key landmark of early Western civilization.

Nowadays, Athens is an attractive modern metropolis, a city with a lot of things to do to entertain oneself, from enjoying a great outdoors event or an open air cinema, to visiting museums, theaters, having picnics, chilling at the beaches, or simply to walk. The weather and the sunshine all year long improve the wellbeing, the mood and enhance outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling or doing sports.

One of the pleasures of living in Athens is the delicious food and the city offers all manner of Western-style or ethnic food options. From cheap eats at local tavernas to fine dining with a view, eating out is an integral part of the culture. Everything here just simply tastes better since the ingredients, fruits and vegetables are being produced in the country and are not imported from anywhere else.