In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...

The Acropolis is a massive archaeological site brimming with the artistic monuments and wonders of ancient Greece. Here are ...

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You will most likely spend the majority of your stay within central Athens near all of the city's well-known attractions. Accessible via metro lines 1 and 2 at Monastiraki and Acropoli stations.

Less than two and a half hours from Athens, these five islands offer a sun-filled break. Between the blue of the sky and the ...

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on the Acropolis hill, this temple was dedicated to the goddess Athena, the ...

The Athenian offers guests a luxurious and historic stay within walking distance of downtown Athens' attractions. A new luxury inn with 11 rooms labeled with the names of Greek gods and goddesses ...

(JTA) — Greek authorities arrested two men on Tuesday who were planning mass terrorist attacks on Jewish sites in Athens, including a Chabad outpost and a Jewish restaurant, according to reports.

Athens came out as a top contender in this year's Post Office City Costs Barometer, which ranked Greece’s historical capital as the fifth best-value city in Europe. Hotels in Athens are of ...

The Athenian offers guests a luxurious and historic stay within walking distance of downtown Athens' attractions. A new luxury inn with 11 rooms labeled with the names of Greek gods and goddesses ...