Athens

Τhe Platonic Academy was founded by Plato himself in 428/427 BC in Athens, and is considered to be the world's first university.

Small waterfalls have been formed in several parts of Athens as torrential rain has hit the Greek capital flooding the roads on Thursday. Residents in Athens have been urged to restrict their movements due to the deteriorating weather in an...

Tripadvisor has ranked Greece as one of the best places to visit in 2023. Several locations in Greece have appeared in rankings compiled by the travel website. Tripadvisor lauded Greece for its culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Many locations in...

Located in the heart of Greece's bustling capital, Mount Lycabettus provides a serene, picturesque escape from the noise and hubbub of Athens.

This extraordinary photo of a group of people relaxing around a table on the roof terrace of the German Archaeological Institute (DAI) building in Athens was recently released by the Institute. The DAI says the photo was most likely taken...

A few days before the Chinese New Year and the ushering in of the Year of the Rabbit, the Athens Conservatory welcomed fifteen young musicians from Greece and China for a "Concert of Young Chinese and Greek Musicians for...

Greece and Hellenes around the world celebrated Epiphany on Friday, one of Christianity’s most important feasts. In the Orthodox Christian tradition, to which the Greek Orthodox Church also belongs, the feast of Epiphany is associated with the baptism of Jesus...

A record-breaking five-ton vasilopita was created at Peristeri, the western suburb of Athens, and was distributed to all inhabitants of the city. The vasilopita consisting of fifty thousand pieces and containing two hundred lucky coins was set up on the...

Spending a day in the Plaka district in Athens is an experience that stays with travelers for a lifetime.

Monastiraki Square is one of the most vibrant areas of the Greek capital, and its flea market is at the center of this charming hub in Athens. A man in a suit and bowtie stands next to a 1950's car...