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

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

Greece has elected Constantine Tassoulas, a prominent advocate for the return of the Parthenon sculptures, as its new ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...

“Although there were many important sanctuaries and public spaces in Athens and across Attica,” says classical art historian Jeffrey Hurwit of the University of Oregon, “the Acropolis stands ...

Greece is home to some of the world's most iconic historic sites - and officials are keen to protect them, so introduced a ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...

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 ...

Booking tours in Athens is a great way to explore at your own pace with skip-the-line access and an expert guide. Whether you ...

On the first Sunday of every month, from 1 November to 31 March, entrance to all the archaeological sites in Athens is free. Yes, even the Acropolis. Drink in the Parthenon views from the roof ...

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.