Join us on a guided tour of Byzantine Athens, as we discover the grandiose architecture of its Byzantine churches and uncover the awe-inspiring collection of the Byzantine and Christian Museum.

Athens is not just the Acropolis. It has much more than archaeological sites and magnificent ancient history to offer. Athens has a contemporary heart as well and it beats as loud as her ancient legacy! Psyri, Exarcheia, Metaxourgeio, and Omonoia are four of the Greek capital’s central neighborhoods where the hazy gray urban landscape gives way to the colorful creations of street artists. This article wishes to serve as a short, insightful guide to street art and graffiti creations in the heart of Athens.

Dive into the modern culture of Athens through its street art and graffiti! Along the way, enjoy several tastings of beloved Greek street food.

Everyone knows about the Acropolis and the Parthenon, but there are some interesting facts about the ancient temple that may surprise most! During the "Golden Age" (5th BC), the great Pericles instructs the construction of the new temple of the Parthenon. Fine white marble is being unearthed from the mountain Penteli and is being transported to the top of the Acropolis, more than 10 km away. The reason that the Parthenon still enchants us to this day cannot be summarized in just one point or fact. The grand temple of Athens symbolizes the ancient Greeks’ ideals and visiting it will always be a must. Let’s find out some surprising and interesting facts about it!

Athens is a city that offers wonderful walking routes for any taste. Most of its monuments and landmarks are located in the city center. Athens' center is also where its most vibrant life and nightlife is taking place; local markets, shopping stores, cafés, restaurants, museums, archaeological sites, neoclassical buildings are things that a traveler meets walking in the streets of the Greek capital’s center. And because walking is not only enjoyable and good for our health but also the best way to get to know Athens, here are the 10 best walking tours and routes you can follow to discover the city of Theseus! Whatever route you choose to take, Athens will reward you with beauty, an aura of rich history and local vibes. So, put your comfortable shoes on and get started!

Today we meet with Annita Apostolaki, a local Athenian, an art historian and art advisor. For the past eight years, she has collaborated with major organizations in Athens, London and New York for the production of exhibitions and art fairs. She currently works as a contributing editor and marketing manager at Ta Nea tis Technis, the Greek Art Newspaper. Let’s see what she has to say about Athens and its artistic side!

Athens is a very beautiful city. It is a city that combines legendary ancient monuments, picturesque neighborhoods, inspiring street art, colorful food and sunshine! It is a city that wakes up early in the morning and goes to sleep just before the sun rises again… It is a capital of 5 million people with as many millions of corners waiting to be captured in your camera’s lens. Here are the top 30 photo locations in Athens, for famous instagrammers or just photo lovers.

Today we meet in Athens with Dr. Theodoros Koutsogiannis to talk about Neoclassicism and the far side of the city. Dr. Koutsogiannis is an Art Historian and Chief Curator of the Hellenic Parliament Art Collection, Athens. He has taught modern art history as visiting professor in Greece. Let's see what he has to say about Athens and its architectural and cultural wealth.

If it is your first time in Athens of course you need to see all the famous sights. Acropolis, Parthenon and Temple of Hephaestus are all extraordinary creations, but once you have seen those, it’s time to take a true taste of the city of wonders by getting off the beaten path. From discovering secret arcades to dancing in bouzoukia, there are so many alternative things to do in Athens that it is virtually impossible not to fall in love with our city!

An ancient secret... a fearsome curse... one of the oldest cities in the world... Put on your hats and help us recover the knowledge of the past! Adventure is out there... Discover Athens like never before in this 4-day excursion!