The Cradle of Western Architecture Athens is like a time machine that transports you back to the very roots of Western ...

The placement of ancient Greek temples was no accident. Geodetic triangulation theory suggests that their locations formed intentional geometric patterns, such as equilateral and isosceles triangles.

Greek mythology often reads like a soap opera for deities ... Aphrodite could be terribly jealous, particularly when she learned that her temples were being neglected because people had started ...

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 ...

In our modern world, moving at such an ultra-fast pace, it can feel like our cities are getting stripped of their history and ...

For history lovers, its ancient ruins and museums lined with artifacts should entice—but if your idea of a getaway is one ...

The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas ... including the Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus and the Tholos. Restrooms and water fountains are also available.

One of central Athens' best preserved ruins is the Temple of Hephaestus. Nestled within Ancient Agora, this site was built between 460 and 420 B.C. and once served as a Christian church.

The sanctuaries and temples of ancient Olympia are some of the oldest and most important in all of Ancient Greece.