The Acropolis Museum, which also houses the Parthenon Marbles, has been one of the most visited museums across the globe for ...

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 ...

South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...

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 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 ...

An engraving of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis decorated the front side of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games medals. Above the engraving, “12th Paralympic Games Athens 2004” was written in Greek. The ...

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The Acropolis Museum welcomes spring with music. On March 31st at 19:00, a concert by the Athens State Orchestra will take place in the Parthenon Hall, as part of the “Musical Walks” series organized ...

Situated on the south slope of the Acropolis, the Herod Atticus ... website to learn more about the history of the Herod Atticus Odeon. Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour (1753 reviews) Athens ...

The word, borrowed from the world-famous Greek hilltop citadel in the center of Athens, has more than a little in common with ...

Immerse yourself in Athens' ancient history and most famous archaeological sites with this half-day walking tour of the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Enjoy an authentic Greek lunch at a nearby ...