Aiolou Street in Athens is arguably the navel of modern Greece. A street around which the city and an entire nation began to ...

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 ...

Bright white buildings, sunlit hills, delicious cuisine, and ancient ruins scattered throughout the city all make Athens one of the most incredible cities in Europe. The capital of Greece is a ...

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.

Planning a visit to Athens with kids? See all the awesome stuff you can do in one day in Athens, Greece! Our Athens itinerary ...

If the Acropolis initiative is successful, the government may expand it to other popular tourist attractions. The new tours are part of Greece’s larger plan to manage overtourism at its many ...

Central to the plan is a planned air defense system, “Achilles Shield,” aimed at addressing tensions with neighbor Turkey.

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

If you do attend a show here, plan on wearing comfortable walking ... about the history of the Herod Atticus Odeon. Athens All Included: Acropolis and Museum Guided Tour with Ticket (1653 reviews ...

Also, consider visiting Ancient Agora first if you plan on seeing its attractions ... Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens (2608 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 ...