Bright white buildings, sunlit hills, delicious cuisine, and ancient ruins scattered throughout the city all make Athens one of the most incredible cities in Europe. The capital of Greece is a ...

The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas for people to assemble for everything from political gatherings to public debates. Ancient Agora is the most popular of its kind ...

Fortunately, thanks to Athens' drainage system much of this garbage would have been washed away into the River Eridamous at fairly regular intervals, though public areas, such as the agora ...

in Athens the focus of intellectual enquiry began to shift. Places such as the agora (marketplace) and theatre also became important - and less exclusive - venues for new thinking and discussions ...

The Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient city of Athens, offers a glimpse into daily life, serving as a hub for political, ...

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.