Here are 12 facts about the Acropolis of Athens. While the Athenian Acropolis is often what comes to mind when people hear ...

Rising to a height of between 60 and 70 meters above the city, the rocky flat-topped hill of the Acropolis is 300 meters ... to the glory of democratic Athens and its empire.

Eighty-four years ago, a dark chapter unfolded in modern Greek history—the invasion, or “entry,” of German troops into Athens ...

One of the greatest artworks in human history was now housed in the ... reenergized the repatriation campaign. The new Acropolis Museum of Athens, which opened in 2009, includes a specially ...

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 ...

head down into the Acropolis metro station for a few minutes. It’s amazing to see ancient artifacts and history placards so casually displayed! The is one of the fun free things to do in Athens ...

This extremely rare gold stater of Athens, depicting Athena ... in the Parthenon on the Acropolis, was stripped of its gold which was then struck into coins. This was the only known example ...

An engraving of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis decorated the front side of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games medals. Above the engraving, “12th Paralympic Games Athens 2004” was written in Greek. The ...

The American Journal of Archaeology and of the History of the Fine Arts Vol. 11, No. 3, Jul. - Sep., 1896 Bronze-Reliefs from the Acropolis of Ath... Bronze-Reliefs from the Acropolis of Athens This ...

Immerse yourself in Athens' ancient history and most famous archaeological sites with this half-day walking tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Enjoy an authentic Greek lunch at a nearby ...