Athens is the largest city and the capital of Greece. It is a sprawling city located on the Attic Plain of south-eastern Greece. Mountains rise in a semicircle around the city and at least one peak can be seen from every street. Athens is often called the cradle of Western civilization for its momentous cultural achievements during the 5th and 4th centuries BC. The city still holds a wealth of ancient buildings, monuments, and artworks from the classical age of Ancient Greece, as well as museums devoted to Greek art, culture, and history. The Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus are particularly impressive.