Greece has a long and rich cultural history whose evolution has proven especially influential in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Greek culture had its beginnings thousands of years ago in Ancient Greece and has been influenced by the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and finally, modern times.

Furthermore, Greece’s unique influences include the novel ideas and cultures of the many travelers who have passed through the country because of its geographical position as a crossroad between the East and the West.

These rich influences are part of why the Greeks have been considered always open minded with a particular ability for combining the past with newer ideas and innovations. It is not therefore by chance that Greece came to be considered the cradle of Western civilisation with its timeless contributions to philosophy, astronomy, science, and the arts.

Related link:

- Hellenic Ministry of Culture