Whether due to natural disasters or thanks to the destructive tendencies of mankind, these iconic cultural touchstones no longer exist.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British ...

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday elected as president a former parliamentary speaker and leading advocate for the return of the disputed Parthenon sculptures from the British ...

Sure, there are Byzantine churches tucked among the tightly knit apartments and the Parthenon looms into view around nearly every corner. But come expecting a living postcard and you’ll be in ...

Start at the top floor Parthenon Gallery, where the temple frieze is brilliantly displayed, and work your way down. Insider tip: Explore the streets, courtyards and mansions where Athenians lived ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Newly elected President of Parliament, Constantine Tassoulas waits to receive the results of the fourth ...

Newly elected President of Parliament, Constantine Tassoulas waits to receive the results of the fourth round of voting at the parliament in Athens, Greece, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Angelos ...

The Parthenon of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, was engineered to withstand earthquakes. Credit: Gary Bembridge/Wikimedia Commons/CC-BY-2.0 The Parthenon is one of the most iconic structures in the ...