Description : Late night customers at a restaurant in an old part of Athens. Restaurants abound in the central square of Platonas, Athens, welcoming clients at night. Athens, a city that helped lay the foundations for western civilization, leaves a lot to be unearthed in present times. There are historic spots galore where institutional democracy was formed, and temples dedicated to the worship of iconic gods and goddesses. From music and dancing, an ancient linguistic tradition, and phenomenal cuisine, Greek culture itself is something quite distinct. Greece.