William J. Stillman an American journalist, diplomat, author, and photographer captured the Acropolis in 1870 in a series of ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

Situated on a rocky outcrop above Athens, Greece, the Acropolis is a citadel featuring some of the greatest architecture of the classical world. The most famous structure there is the Parthenon ...

Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district ... the Great and a gallery with various Parthenon artifacts. Many previous travelers ...

Author Kari Hesthamar observed “Greece is a good place to look at the moon, isn’t it,” and she is certainly right. I recently ...

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW) have announced a historic ...

Athens is a favorite among Israelis, and for good reason. Here's a packed itinerary to help you enjoy its best, from the ...

The sculptures were removed from the Acropolis in Athens by British diplomat Lord ... seeking to reunite them with other Parthenon artifacts displayed in a museum in the Greek capital.

I always start my Athens visits off at the Acropolis, an ancient citadel situated atop a rocky hill. Take in the picturesque views and marvel at the Parthenon, the crown jewel of Athens. Then explore ...

the Acropolis refers to the hill in the center of the city upon which Athens' most renowned ancient monuments – including the Herod Atticus Odeon, Erechtheion and, of course, the Parthenon ...

IT WAS so hot tourists were collapsing!” my taxi driver proclaims, throwing his hands in the air as he recalls tales of ...

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 ...