No city boasts more historical grandeur and mythological tradition than the cradle of civilization: Athens. As one would expect from the birthplace of the Western world, Athens contains countless ...

This article follows our family as we visit the Ancient Agora of Athens. Plus, learn about the history of this iconic ...

Athens, the vibrant capital of Greece, has a mix of history and culture. Home to famous ancient landmarks like the Parthenon, it's the cradle of Western civilization and democracy. The city balances a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. This article is more than 3 years old. A visitor looking at the famous ...

Summers in Athens are about historical sights like the Parthenon, colorful markets and plates of souvlakis. But lately, it’s gotten hard to cope with the number of people chasing those exact things.

History will always be top draw in Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities. But innovative bars, restaurants and street art are pumping fresh life into the Greek capital’s core, imbuing its most ...

Athens has had infrastructure shortcomings for quite some time. Climate change and a tourism boom magnified the problems. The city's infrastructure chief hopes greener upgrades can be a solution.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Athens is my city. I have been living here for most of the past 16 years, and like all long-term relationships, ...

Tourism generated more than 2,500 jobs and $50 million in payroll last year, according to figures from the U.S. Travel Association cited at the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau's annual meeting ...

Despite Greece's economic crisis, tourist visits have actually increased by 10 percent this year. That's due in large part to continued unrest in Egypt and other parts of North Africa. But Athens is ...