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Discovering Archaeology in the Athens Metro

Beneath the busy streets of modern Athens, ancient houses, roads, and rivers are revealed in the city’s metro stations.

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The Ceramic Legacy of Panos Valsamakis in Athens

The workshop of famed tile painter Panos Valsamakis is now run by his grandchildren, who are designing new projects while honoring the past.

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Neoclassical Architecture: From Greece to the World

Discover how ancient Greek architecture inspired the global neoclassical movement and shaped Athens’ iconic landmarks, history, and cultural identity.

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Sacred Stones: Discovering Athens’ Byzantine Churches

Recycling is an age-old tradition in religious construction; many of the city’s most beautiful houses of worship were built in part with material from earlier structures.

Great Athenians: The Pioneers

Athens

By John Leonard

Great Athenians: The Pioneers

Meet the ancients who laid the foundations of Western democracy and philosophy.

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A City Break in Athens

Athens

By Kyriaki Vassalou

A City Break in Athens

The Greek capital is becoming an increasingly popular destination for the short-break…

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A Greek Start-up Goes Global

Athens

By Yannis Palaiologos

A Greek Start-up Goes Global

How Workable defied the odds to thrive in crisis-era Greece

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Dream Among Splendid Ruins

Athens

By Iota Sykka

Dream Among Splendid Ruins

An exhibition in the National Archaeological Museum sheds light on two 19th-century…

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Commemorating Liberation

Athens

By Maria Coveou

Commemorating Liberation

The celebration of the 71st anniversary of the liberation of Athens in…

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Acropolis Timeline

Athens

By Sophia Stylianou

Acropolis Timeline

A history of construction, destruction, reuse and survival

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Parthenon Keys

Athens

By Sophia Stylianou

Parthenon Keys

Points to ponder while visiting the great temple

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Treasures of Samothrace

Athens

By Tassoula Eptakili

Treasures of Samothrace

Traces of a mysterious past from the sanctuary of the great gods

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