A fifth-century B.C.E. retaining wall, which once protected the building, today forms the western wall of the house. The new structures were basically built from the ruins of the old ones.

There are many amazing archaeological sites in Attica, home to the capital of Greece, Athens, that remain relatively unknown, even to Greeks.

How to spend the perfect day in Athens, from historic walks to modern art. Condensing Athens — a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE — into 24 hours is near impossible ...

Against him a case was formed for theft and misappropriation of monuments of great value, violation of the law on the ...

The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the ...

From exploring unique neighborhoods and iconic attractions like the Acropolis to enjoying local cuisine, these are the best things to do in Athens, Greece.

T he sun had just started to set when the lights on the streets of Athens turned on one by one, illuminating the Greek capital. On a cold winter night in early 2024, I followed Lydia Carras to her ...