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 ...

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 ...

Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...

including the Athens and Epidaurus Festival, an annual arts showcase. Though some previous visitors said this attraction isn't as impressive as others found in the Acropolis complex, many highly ...

Besides the popular attractions, such as the Acropolis and Delphi, there are many more amazing archaeological around Greece ...

Although people had been living on the Acropolis since the Neolithic period (ca. 4000–3200 B.C.), it was not until the Bronze Age (ca. 3200–1100 B.C.) that the rock became a fortified citadel ...

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 ...

On arriving in Athens, the first sight these young tourists would look for was the Acropolis and its crowning glory: the pillared Parthenon, dedicated to the warrior goddess Athena. Yet even as ...