The Herodes Atticus Conservatory is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting and impressive cultural venues in Athens. This ancient open-air theatre has hosted countless performances over the centuries, attracting both locals and tourists from all over the world. The grandeur and magnificence of the Herodes Atticus Conservatory are hard to put into words. As you enter the theatre, you are Read more…

The Acropolis of Athens: The Holy Rock, the Acropolis of Athens, is considered the symbol of ancient Greek civilization. It is also considered one of the most important ancient monuments in Europe. Both the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the imposing temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, are visible from almost every point of Athens. History of the Acropolis The Acropolis Read more…

The Ancient Agora is an important historical site in Athens, located to the northwest of the Acropolis. Originally, it was a residential area until it was reorganized by the tyrant Pisistratus in the 6th century B.C. into a center of Athenian government. The city council, presidents of the council, judges, and courts met in the Agora during the classical period Read more…

I recently had the opportunity to visit the archaeological site of Kerameikos, a fascinating and historically rich area nestled between Ermou, Pireos, and Asomaton streets in Athens. Kerameikos, derived from the Greek word for pottery, was once a bustling settlement of potters and the epicenter of production for the renowned Attic vases. Walking through the site, I could feel the Read more…

The ancient theatre of Dionysus is an awe-inspiring sight, as it is the first theatre in the world and considered the birthplace of Greek drama. It was built in a natural hall on the southern slopes of the Acropolis and dedicated to the god Dionysus, who was the driving force behind the development of Greek theatre. The theatre’s historical and Read more…

The Arch of Hadrian is not the only ancient monument in Athens to bear the name of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. In fact, Hadrian was a great benefactor of Athens and left a significant mark on the city during his reign in the 2nd century AD. Apart from the arch, Hadrian also sponsored the construction of the Temple of Olympian Read more…