An open-air English-language production beneath the Acropolis combines ancient Greek theatre with an interactive exhibition of handcrafted theatrical masks at the Athens University History Museum
An evening guided tour will lead visitors from the Acropolis' historic slopes to the National Observatory for a night of moonlit landmarks, astronomy, and telescope viewing
Parthenon’s western pediment is fully revealed after restoration, as scaffolding is removed for the first time in 220 years in Athens — UNESCO site.
A broken elevator, out-of-service toilets, and dangerous gaps in pathways are leaving visitors frustrated and guides furious at one of the world's most visited ancient sites.
What remains of the neglected Athens Medrese site today is its central gate and a few areas of its exterior, originally formed around a rectangular courtyard with a now long-gone plane tree in the middle that reportedly doubled as a 'hangman's tree' for decades
Upon completion, both sites will be returned to public use, addressing practical needs of the Acropolis while offering new amenities.
The main exception is the Acropolis Museum beneath the south side of the emblematic archaeological site in central Athens, as the latter is managed by a separate public sector organization
Greek police detained fifteen members of the left party Nea Aristera (New Left) after they unfurled a Palestinian flag at the Acropolis on Wednesday morning. Among those taken into custody were members of the party’s youth group. Following their detainment, the party issued a statement criticizing the law enforcement officers for showing “special zeal in […]
Greece's Culture Minister confirmed that repairs are needed as the lift struggles to meet growing visitor demand.