Athens

Athens

The Greek Museums That Hide Big Stories in Small Spaces

From ancient steam engines and living silk workshops to the intellectual salon of the Generation of the ’30s, lesser-known museums of Athens reveal unexpected cultural treasures.

Athens

Nine Artists Shaping Contemporary Athens

Working across art, craft and design, these creators reveal how Athens’ history continues to shape its contemporary culture.

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Athens, Enjoyed at Walking Pace

An 85-year-old Athenian flâneur invites us into the city he has discovered, step by step, across a lifetime.

Athens

The Best Melomakarona in Athens

Here are some of our favorite melomakarona – the traditional Greek Christmas syrup-soaked biscuits – from the bakeries and pastry shops of Athens.

Athens

By Sophia Stylianou

Modern Art from 5,200 Years Ago

An essential mini-guide to the treasures on show at the Museum of…

Athens

By Greece Is

Athens in Pictures

Iconic views of a diverse and multicolored capital