 Europe starts in Athens, the cradle of democracy, the cradle of western civilization. And we invite you to visit Athens and stroll around the city in its wealth heritage monuments, following the very, very same steps of great philosophers, dramatists and artists of our ancient times. Athens, of course, is much more than a romantic notion of a glorious but distant past. It's a modern, a modern urban environment. It's technological infrastructure and its great potential for growth, creativity and innovation in an enduring entrepreneurial spirit. Make Athens the ideal place to visit, and why not live and work at the same time? With an average of 300 days of sunshine a year, we encourage you to visit Athens and enjoy the life-giving sun almost year-round. And when the daylight comes down, Athens invites you to discover the leisure aspects of a vibrant Athenian lifestyle. Now that the coronavirus pandemic is finally fading away, hygienically safe Athens is more than ever ready to welcome you and to introduce you to its everlasting breathtaking beauty.