History of Europe

What city in southeastern Europe was the culturalcenter of ancient civilization?

The city of Athens in Greece was the cultural center of ancient civilization. Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy. It was the city where Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle lived and taught. Athens was also a major center of art and literature. The Parthenon, the Erechtheion, and the Temple of Nike are some of the most famous buildings in the world.