Without the Greeks, there would be no Western civilisation. Huge parts of the knowledge we take for granted today are thanks to the ancient civilisation founded in this small corner of the Mediterranean 3,000 years ago. It is no understatement: Athens is where the modern world was born.It is on the Acropolis, the ancient hill fort that rises above modern day Athens, that you'll find the most spectacular remains. The Parthenon, the Temple to Athena Nike and the Erechtheion are all located here and together they create one of the most spectacular and memorable backdrops of any city in the world. And Athens also has its modern side. The central district is distinctly third millennium and the walk from the Acropolis to the modern buildings that surround Constitution Square takes you through 3,000 years of human civilisation - a unique experience. Cheapest rates and best accomodations are providing from GalaHotels.com.