2007-01-08 13:16:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Other - Europe
It would have to one of the Greek cities, perhaps Athens... You see many cities are older, but were not cites long ago. In fact the city of Argos in Greece is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe.
Cadiz is thought by some to be the oldest city in Europe, founded in 1100 BC by the Phoenicians who called it Gadir and traded Baltic amber and British tin, as well as Spanish silver. The city subsequently became a naval base for the Romans before fading into obscurity until 1262 when it was taken from the Muslims by Alfonso X.
Trier, Germany's oldest city, it is Roman, as was London, Winchester, Rome.....
As for capital cities, then the Irish like to claim the oldest, but Dublin was established by Norsemen from Scandinavia in 841, 800 years after London was set up by the Romans, and a thousand after Rome itself... which was just an Infant when Athens was in full swing.
2007-01-08 13:20:55 · answer #1 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cadiz is the oldest continually populated city in Europe. It was founded by the Phoenicians around 1100 BC
2007-01-08 21:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by lotsaanswers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No one knows exactly (of course). I'd probably go for Sofia, they know for sure that it's about 5000 years old, but Scientists state that it's probably even 7000 years old.
What definitely can be said: It's not Rome or Istanbul.
Argos is also a very good hint!
2007-01-09 07:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by stativi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's pretty debatable but i would go with Athens,Sparta, or Rome maybe.
2007-01-08 21:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most have probably fairly obscure founding dates. if any.
2007-01-08 21:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by Eric B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it's Athens...
2007-01-08 21:20:29 · answer #6 · answered by noel4037 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋