elcome to Athens, the historical capital of Greece, acknowledged as the birthplace of democracy, arts, science and philosophy of western civilisation.  Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities. It’s recorded history spanning around 3.400 years and it is being inhabited since the 11th millennium B.C. E.  Today, under the shadow of Parthenon, the contemporary urban scenery of the sprawling city reflects its exciting history, its multi- cultural modern personality as well as the infrastructure and facilities. Each year, more and more travellers are choosing Athens for their leisure and business travel all year round. The city offers a variety of things to see and do, and, usually, under favourable weather conditions. It is considered one of Europe’s safest capitals offering user-friendly transportation network. Numerous museums and archaeological sites and hundreds of restaurants can satisfy every taste. Athens is thus an ideal congress destination, combining state-of-the-art infrastructure, excellent congress facilities and easy access from all over the world with world-class cultural attractions, modern amenities, diverse entertainment, and natural beauty.