What if the gods actually ‘eat’ the food you offer them? Not just symbolically — but physically, as though the divine hand ...

And it was thus as much a temple to Athens and the Athenians as it was to their patron goddess, Athena herself. Because it played such a crucial role in the Athenians' construction of themselves ...

The largest temple of Ancient Greece was at the mercy of the masked men who caused riots after the peaceful gatherings for ...

The Parthenon The Parthenon stands as an enduring symbol of ancient Greece and its democratic ideals. Perched majestically on ...

Dedicated to Athena Parthenos, or "Athena the Virgin," the magnificent Parthenon stands atop the Acropolis, on the site of another lost temple to Athens' patron goddess. Little is known about this ...

While only 15 of the original 104 columns of the temple are still standing, this landmark is one of the most common associated with Athens and worth a look and a few photos. Visitors to the Temple ...

The Temple of Victory with the surrounding area. The title, photographer's name, and series number 1643 are printed at the bottom. The number at bottom center is unreadable. The photograph has been ...

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.

The island of Aegina, only seventeen miles from Athens, is a gem of the Saronic Gulf which enchants visitors with its history and beauty.