The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...

In order to protect historic monuments such as the Acropolis in Athens, officials in Greece introduced an unusual footwear ...

The discovery of a 2000-year-old headless statue from the Hellenistic period has prompted Greek police to investigate.

Holly D. Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district just below the ancient site itself – houses various archaeological findings ...

Booking tours in Athens is a great way to explore at your own pace with skip-the-line access and an expert guide. Whether you ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.

If you’re into antiquities, you could spend a week wandering among the ruins clustered around the Acropolis. But Athens is no historical theme park, and there are plenty of other things to do.

Holidaymakers from Britain heading to Greece have been cautioned that they could face fines for wearing the "wrong shoes".