In Athens today, centuries can dissolve in the blink of an eye, as I found on a recent summer’s evening when I set off on ...

The architecture of Athens has long been thought of purely in relation to its ancient structures, though its contemporary ...

Once the political hub of ancient Athens, the Acropolis ruins tower over modern Athens from their perch in the center of the city. Accessible via metro Line 2 at Acropoli and Sygrou - Fix stations.

Athens is a living, breathing capital that is constantly shifting between a profound history that has left many signs of its ...

A visit to Athens’ top-quality spas and hammam bath houses can be the perfect gift to offer yourself or a loved one this year ...

Photographs by Pete McBride Text by Daniel Rothberg Modern Athens savors its connections to antiquity—while reappraising its past By Tony Perrottet ...

Athens, Greece, the captivating mix of ancient wonders and modern vibrancy, famous since antiquity, offers something for every traveler. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or someone ...

Altogether there were over 1500 city-states in the Greek world, but some of these would barely qualify as towns in modern terms. Even Athens, by far the largest of all city-states, only contained ...

What defines Athens for those who love it, like Fani, is something even more uniquely Greek. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video ...