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Greek Students From Athens to Sydney Celebrate Independence Day

Greeks from Athens to Sydney celebrated Greek Independence Day and the Greek War for Independence with parades on Sunday.

Full Guide to the Acropolis of Athens: Top 10 Monuments to See

The Acropolis of Athens is a massive archaeological site brimming with the spiritual, artistic, and democratic wonders of ancient Greece, but with every turn, one comes across a new monument. So how does one know what is actually worth...

Athens’ Mayor Sparks Controversy Projecting Greek Flag in Pink

The mayor of Athens, Haris Doukas, decided to project an artwork of a Greek flag in pink colors on the occasion of International Women's Day on Friday. A few months ago, the flag had been exhibited in the Consulate General...

Anafiotika, the Hidden Island of Athens

The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika tucked above the Plaka, just below the Acropolis, is often overlooked by visitors to Athens

Hidden in the Basement: The Last Artisans of Psiri, Athens

Psiri is one of the most central neighborhoods in Athens—that means lots of tourists wandering throughout the streets in a sort of theme park. But one can randomly come across traditional workshops. By Xavier Sole Salvat Most people just follow the...

Rare Photo Taken on 1895 Athens Roof Terrace Brought to Light

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...

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 development of the country. Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...

The Ancient History of Athens’ Monastiraki Square

Located at the heart of Athens, Monastiraki Square is a unique blend of styles, cultures and eras, ever-changing and vibrant.

How Athens Neighborhoods and Squares Got Their Names

There are several famous neighborhoods and squares in Athens with strange names, whose origins even Athenians are unaware of. Plateia Amerikis, or America Square, is an iconic square in Athens. The busy square was named in 1927, as the municipal...

Athens Polytechnic Uprising: 50 Years Ago Greeks Rebelled Against the Junta

The Athens Polytechnic uprising occurred on November 17, 1973, as a massive student demonstration of the popular rejection of the Greek military junta of 1967 to 1974. The uprising that began on November 14, 1973, escalated to an open, anti-junta...

Athens’ Lycabettus Provides Stunning Views of Acropolis, Saronic Gulf

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

Coffee Culture in 1926 Athens

A striking image in at Athens' Syntagma Square, apparently taken during the late morning in the summer of 1926, has recently resurfaced

The Day Athens Was Liberated From Nazi Occupation

It was a sunny autumn day when the bells in the churches of Athens began ringing joyously and the citizens rushed out on the streets, many of them waving the Greek flag in celebration. Everyone knew why. The bells...

Au Revoir: The Historic Bar in Athens Where Frank Sinatra Had a Drink

''Au Revoir'' is a bar at the heart of Athens, whose history goes back to the middle of the twentieth century, when even Frank Sinatra visited it.

The History of Dionysius the Areopagite, the Patron Saint of Athens

Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the patron saint of the city of Athens, is also known as the protector of judges and the judiciary. The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Dionysius on October 3rd. Born during the...