From its central position above Athens, the Acropolis is perfectly ... first time in nearly two centuries in 2016. The Acropolis’s religious history includes a church and a mosque.

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.

The acropolis, awesome and aloof on its limestone mesa above hectic modern Athens, is so integral to the texts of our history books—and the subtexts of our imaginations—that it is one of those ...

The symbol of Western Civilization, the Acropolis' Parthenon was converted to a Christian church for almost a millennium, ...

Renowned British actor Stephen Fry has once again advocated for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece. Speaking at ...

The Acropolis Museum (Greek: Μουσείο Ακρόπολης) in Athens is one of the world’s most important archaeological museums, with a collection spanning over 1,500 years and a stunning architecture designed ...

The discovery of a 2000-year-old headless statue from the Hellenistic period has prompted Greek police to investigate.

Chat Tours takes travelers to this famous site and the neighboring museum to learn all about its history ... (around $73). Athens Walking Tours also runs tours of the Acropolis and the Acropolis ...

Earning a Michelin star is a feat in itself, but achieving it within 15 months of opening is a testament to the bold vision, ...

18 Best Things to Do in Athens with Teenagers The great thing about exploring Athens is that the city has a well-developed public transportation system. Plus, most of the biggest attractions are ...