The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

Sulla's ruthless campaigns in Greece, including the devastating siege of Athens, marked a turning point in Roman history.

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"We all understand that the Sculptures belong here and must return to Greece. And we should do this so that we can be proud ...

From enjoying archaeological sites without the usual tourist rush to strolling through picturesque neighborhoods like Plaka ...

Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...

As the most famous part of the city, the Acropolis refers to the hill in the center of the city upon which Athens' most renowned ancient monuments – including the Herod Atticus Odeon ...

The Cradle of Western Architecture Athens is like a time machine that transports you back to the very roots of Western ...

No visit to Athens is complete without climbing up to the Acropolis, the city’s most iconic landmark. In February, you can enjoy it without the overwhelming summer crowds. Admire the majestic ...

Jet2CityBreaks has added Athens and Rome to its Discover More portfolio in response to continued demand from holidaymakers and travel agents. Packages to the Greek and Italian capitals include flights ...

A new study finds that extreme temperatures — mostly heat — are projected to kill as many as 2.3 million people in Europe by the end of the century unless countries get better at reducing carbon ...

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.