The Ministry of Culture together with the Ministry of Environment and Development have launched a general conservation and revitalisation programme for the main archaeological sites in Athens, ...

In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...

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.

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Acclaimed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos had envisioned filming the climactic, subversive scenes of his upcoming movie, ...

I spent four days in Athens, Greece, while traveling around Europe. Stumbling upon the National Garden was such a treat, and ...

Once the political hub of ancient Athens, the Acropolis ruins tower over modern ... If you're set on reaching the Apollo Coast, plan on taking a tram. And to get to Kifisia, use Line 1 of the ...

Greece has announced a $27 billion defense overhaul focused on high-tech warfare, including AI-powered missile systems, ...

Also, consider visiting Ancient Agora first if you plan on seeing its attractions ... Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens (2593 reviews) Athens Half Day Tour, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple ...

The Nomination files produced by the States Parties are published by the World Heritage Centre at its website and/or in working documents in order to ensure transparency, access to information and to ...