For the first time since the 1970s, the Parthenon on the Acropolis is free of exterior scaffolding, offering visitors a ...

The Acropolis, the hill in central Athens whose ruins include the Parthenon, draws so many tourists that the Greek government has capped daily visitors and raised the cost of entry. But for a lucky ...

Athens’ dining scene is evolving, and Makris helps lead the way. Chef Petros Dimas blends history, farm-to-table produce to ...

The next owner of this seven-bedroom neoclassical home in the center of Athens will live in the shadow of the gods. The house, listed earlier this month for €12.8 million (approximately US$13.85 ...

Bright white buildings, sunlit hills, delicious cuisine, and ancient ruins scattered throughout the city all make Athens one of the most incredible cities in Europe. The capital of Greece is a ...

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This unlikely choice of packaging was a comment, or so it seemed, on the Fertile Crescent's most underappreciated export to the world: nothing short of the origins of civilization. This story has been ...

From New York to Barcelona, a big backlash against Airbnb is afoot. There are a number of reasons for that, but I know why I will never use the short-term rental platform. In the first instance, a bad ...

Athens is a city of contrasts, where modernity and history meet in a vibrant urban landscape. Evidence of the Greek capital’s glorious past can be found everywhere, from the ancient ruins of the Agora ...

Some of the most rewarding journeys don't involve crossing continents; they unfold along coastlines. The neighboring countries of Greece and Albania present a prime example. A trip to beach towns on ...