Acropolis of Athens
Ancient Greece
The Flower That Only Grows on the Acropolis: Micromeria Acropolitana
Found interspersed among the rocky terrain of the Acropolis of Athens is a small plant with pink flowers, the micromeria acropolitana.
Ancient Greece
The Parthenon of Acropolis has been Named Wrong for Centuries, Theory Claims
An intriguing claim was published in the American Journal of Archaeology and the Dutch version of the National Geographic magazine in regard to the name of the Parthenon, Greece's iconic temple.
According to a Dutch researcher who published this theory,...
Ancient Greece
10 Ancient Greek Temples You Must See
Many important ancient temples are located in Greece and other countries, such as Italy, which were then part of the ancient Greek empire.
Ancient Greece
The Parthenon of the Acropolis to be Recreated in Australia
The ancient Greek Parthenon of the Acropolis of Athens will be recreated with intense colors in Australia's National Gallery of Victoria.
The recreated Parthenon dubbed ‘Temple of Boom’ which is a joint project by Adam Newman and Kelvin Tsang of...
Culture
Acropolis Museum Celebrates August Full Moon With Free Music Performance
The Acropolis Museum in Athens is set to celebrate the August full moon on Friday, August 12, with a free music performance.
Archaeology
Fauvel: The Frenchman Who Vied with Elgin for the Parthenon Marbles
In the 18th century, archaeologist Louis-Francois-Sebastien Fauvel competed with Lord Elgin for the Parthenon Marbles, pieces of which he eventually took back to his native France.
Millions of words have been written about the so-called "Elgin Marbles," the Parthenon sculptures...
Archaeology
The Calf Bearer: The Story of the Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculpture
This is the first photograph of the magnificent statue "The Calf Bearer" when it was discovered on the Acropolis in 1864.
Ancient Greece
How the Parthenon Was Built to Withstand Anything
The Parthenon is one of the most iconic structures in the history of Western civilization. It stands in splendor on Acropolis Hill in Athens as it has for 2,500 years. Experts believe that the ingenuity of the Parthenon's construction...
Greece
Top Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state.
Archaeology
The Oldest Street in Athens and Europe
The oldest street in Athens, and the whole of Europe, is about 2,500 years old -- and is located in the Plaka neighborhood.