“Although there were many important sanctuaries and public spaces in Athens and across Attica,” says classical art historian Jeffrey Hurwit of the University of Oregon, “the Acropolis stands ...

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 ...

Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British Museum as the country’s new president ...

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

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 ...

be sure to visit the Acropolis Museum. This was my family’s favorite part! Everything inside was found at the Acropolis of Athens and the surrounding area, and the exhibits are fascinating.

courtyards and mansions where Athenians lived thousands of years ago at the ancient settlement excavated below the museum. Obviously, you can’t visit Athens without visiting the Acropolis.

Athens sprawls across the Attica Basin ... to several luxury hotels and top-notch restaurants, as well as the Acropolis Museum, which houses artifacts from the Parthenon and other nearby temples.