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How the Ancient Greeks Designed Their Cities
Despite wide diversity, city-states in Ancient Greece were united by a common design system that structured their architectural landscape.
Cities occupied a special place in...
Greece Among Highest in Europe for Vacant Houses
Greece has one of the highest rates of vacant houses in Europe, according to a report by the Eteron Institute for Research and Social...
Six Architectural Landmarks of Modern Athens Lost Forever
Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic...
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Smyrna
Smyrna was once one of the most illustrious of all ancient and Hellenistic-era Greek cities. One of the main centers of Greek settlement in...
The Ancient Greek Sanctuary of Samothrace
Samothrace, a small, rocky Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea, has a storied past that belies its diminutive size. One of the most rugged...
Ancient Greek City of Chersonesus in Crimea Founded 2,500 Years Ago
The UNESCO-listed city of Chersonesus (Greek: Χερσόνησος), located on the southwestern part of the Crimean peninsula was an ancient Greek colony founded approximately 2,500...
‘To Divide Is to Destroy’: The Parthenon Marbles and the Integrity of Monuments
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As the Vatican Museums become the latest collection to return Parthenon marbles to Athens, the British Museum continues to give short shrift to Greece’s...
The Ancient Greek Treasures Housed in Paris Museums
Numerous artistic treasures from or inspired by Greece are housed in Paris museums. Undoubtedly, the foundation of Western civilization is rooted in ancient Greece,...
Kastoria: The Lakeside Gem of Northwestern Greece
Kastoria is a beautiful lakeside city in northwestern Greece famous for its fur and leather trade and its rich history that goes as far back as Byzantium
Ten Castles in Greece That Will Take Your Breath Away
Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.