Athens, except for the rich history and culture that it has, as in this city, Democracy, Theatre, and Sciences started, it also provides nice spa services for visitors who want something more in their trips. You can even find Hammams similar to those in the Middle East. Let’s have a look at the best spas …
Planning to visit the Acropolis in Athens? Buying your Acropolis tickets online in 2026 is essential, as the site has a daily cap of 20,000 visitors and popular morning time slots sell out days or weeks in advance during summer. This guide shows you exactly how to buy official tickets, what they cost, and the …
For decades, the king of fast food in Greece has been souvlaki. The reason is that it’s cheap, quick, and really tasty; however, in the last few years, many new street food shops and restaurants that make really good burgers have been opened. Here is a list of the best burgers in Athens, which are …
In the first half of the first millennium BC, the ancient Greek city-states, many of which were naval powers, began to search for lands and resources beyond Greece, establishing colonies throughout the Mediterranean. Trade contacts for ancient Greek colonies were usually the first step in the colonization process, and later, when local populations were subjugated …
Why Corinth Needed a Shortcut Until the 7th century BC. For a ship to sail from the Saronic Gulf to the Ionian Sea, it had to go around the whole Peloponnese and risk the difficult passage of the Malea cape. This journey took around a week, depending on the weather conditions. Periander’s Solution — The …
Apart from the high arts of Rhetoric, Poetry, Philosophy, and Architecture, the Ancient Greeks also started the art of Gastronomy. The most convincing proof of this is the word “gastronomy” which comes from the Greek “gastronomy” and “law”, i.e., “the laws of the stomach”. Who Invented Gastronomy? The Story of Archestratos Archestratos, a famous Syracusan …
2026 UPDATE: The Parthenon restoration 2026 marks a historic milestone. On October 12, 2025, the scaffolding was removed for the first time in 200 years… The Parthenon’s exterior scaffolding was removed for the first time in 200 years, offering visitors a rare unobstructed view of the temple. Lighter scaffolding has since been reinstalled for final …
“Greece has become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after filming destinations — with more than 30 foreign productions shot across the country in 2024 alone. But long before this explosion of interest, 15 famous movies filmed in Greece were already capturing the world’s imagination. From Sophia Loren on the shores of Hydra in 1957 to Daniel …
Thespis — The World’s First Actor Who was the first actor in the World? The poet Thespis or Thespians. He came from the Municipality of Ikaria (today’s municipality of Dionysus in the Attica region). According to ancient sources, Thespis was the first actor ever, and the father of dramatic art and theater. He was the …
Athens Riviera — Europe’s Best Kept Secret Did you know that Athens and Lisbon are the only capitals in southern Europe where every tourist can combine their trip with a visit to the beach? The prefecture of Attica has a coastline that starts from Piraeus and extends to Cape Sounion, the Athenian Riviera, which makes …