Athens
City
Birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy
Era:
508-322 BCE (Classical)
Region:
Greece
Coordinates:
37.983800, 23.727500
Research Confidence:
(50%)
Open to Visitors
About Athens
Leading Greek city-state, center of arts, learning and philosophy. Burned by Persians after Thermopylae but later rebuilt to become foundation of Western civilization.
Historical Significance
Birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy
Visiting Information
Quick Facts
Type:
City
Era:
508-322 BCE (Classical)
Region:
Greece