Athens is a polarising city; people either love it, or hate it – or hate to love it.
Regardless of which camp one identifies, there’s no denying the Greek capital’s incredible history, which spans over 3,400 years.
Often referred to as the cradle of ‘Western civilisation’, it was the birthplace of democracy, and a major centre for the arts, education, and philosophy.
Its lifespan has been turbulent, managing to withstand wars, dictatorship, and in more recent years, suffering the hardships of the financial crisis.
But there is something very special about Athens, where ancient monuments and works of art from a bygone era remain as reminders of a glorious past, and meld with the vibrancy of the modern day and the efforts of the city’s inhabitants that give hope for an even brighter future.
