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 ...

Aquamarine waters, delicious cuisine, white-sand beaches and a rich history: Greece has long been a dream holiday destination ...

But classical scholar Jeffrey Hurwit, a professor of art history at the University of Oregon and expert on the architecture of the Acropolis, can at least help fuel our visions. In the following ...

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 ...

The Municipality of Athens joined the initiative, switching off lights at City Hall in Kotzia Square, the Liosion and ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Once you're inside the Acropolis Museum, look for the famous caryatids – a collection of marble statues that were replaced by copies on the Erechtheion for the purpose of ...

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 ...

Mar. 8—It was the end of an era Feb. 28 as Acropolis closed its doors for good. The restaurant on Richland Avenue, right across the street from Kalmia Plaza, had been in business for more than ...