Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe and even the whole world, and its history dates back more than 3,000 years. Athens is also the birthplace of European philosophy and has had a major impact on Europe and world culture. A large number of historical greats such as Socrates and Plato were born, and they were called the origin of democracy. Athens still retains many historical sites and a large number of works of art, the most famous of which is the Parthenon of the Acropolis, which is considered a symbol of Western culture.