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

Nike was the Greek goddess of victory and an attendant of Zeus. While not among the 12 Olympian gods, she is described as a ...

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners ... the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion.

Johnson As its name suggests, the Acropolis Museum – which resides in central Athens' Makrigianni district ... Key exhibits include a relief of Athena Nike, several carved statues from ...

Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against all odds. They have survived to this day to tell the ...

Jet2CityBreaks has expanded its Discover More collection to include Athens and Rome, offering customers guided tours of historic landmarks in both ancient capitals. The packages include flights, ...

Experience the magic of Greece: immerse yourself in its rich history, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. A top ...

A group of researchers from the National Technical University of Athens has conducted an ambitious geophysical study to unravel the hidden mysteries beneath the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the ...

The placement of ancient Greek temples was no accident. Geodetic triangulation theory suggests that their locations formed intentional geometric patterns, such as equilateral and isosceles triangles.

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East Midlands and Newcastle International to gain twice-weekly services to the Hungarian capital this coming winter, while ...

“The fact that it is marble suggests that it was probably dedicated in a temple,” Strazdins said ... for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, archaeologists worked alongside construction ...