The beautiful, historical neighborhood of Plaka, located under the Acropolis, is largely residential. Still, its assortment of restaurants and cafes keep it swarming with tourists each summer. You can ...

The district of Plaka dates to neolithic times but a new wave of development is luring more tourists – and local people are fighting back In a neoclassical building in Athens on the oldest street of ...

Architect Giorgos Zafeiriou has been living in Plaka, Athens’ historic neighborhood under the Acropolis hill, almost half of his life. The building he bought and renovated 35 years ago is a ...

This rare 1895 photo of people relaxing on the roof terrace of the German Archaeological Institute in Athens has been ...

The interesting views of the Greek capital, Athens, are better appreciated and enjoyed if walking down its streets at a ...

In 2024, some 7 million international tourists visited Athens. This year, 10 million people are expected to take to the streets of Greece’s ancient capital. It’s no secret that tourism has played a ...