The construction ingenuity of Athens' Parthenon has enabled it to miraculously survive natural disasters such as earthquakes.

We all know the Odeon of Herodes Atticus under the Acropolis of Athens, but how many of us are aware of the dark secret of ...

If you’ve visited the Acropolis & had to leave before the sun is fully set, Areopagus Hill is the best option for continuing ...

From its central position above Athens, the Acropolis is perfectly positioned ... replacing the Greek flag. Then, on the night of May 30, 1941, two young Athenians—Manolis Glezos and Apostolos ...

The acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history books—and the subtexts of our imaginations—that it is one of those ...

From September, a cap on visitor numbers will be introduced at the Acropolis in Athens. A maximum of 20,000 visitors will be allowed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site daily. There will also be a ...

If you’re into antiquities, you could spend a week wandering among the ruins clustered around the Acropolis. But Athens is no historical theme park, and there are plenty of other things to do.

I was born in a neighbourhood of Athens that ... Hot ticket: A summer night performance at the stunning open-air Odeon of Herod Atticus on the southern slopes of the Acropolis hill is a special ...

The Acropolis is a sacred hill in the heart of Athens with the Parthenon at its peak. Beside it is a smaller temple known as the Erechtheion, named after Erechtheus, a mythical king of Athens.

Situated in central Athens within walking distance of must ... Tudor Hall Restaurant – offers picturesque views of the Acropolis. Diners also loved the eatery's Greek cuisine and friendly ...

Once the political hub of ancient Athens, the Acropolis ruins tower over modern ... Racially motivated harassment is common as well, especially at night in Omonia and Exarchia, so consider ...