The heavens have opened up. Tourists to the Acropolis in Athens will soon be able to enjoy a sight that hasn’t been visible for a very long time — a clear view of the Parthenon. For the first time in 20 years, the scaffolding will come off the iconic temple to Athena, offering visitors an … Read more
The third time’s the charm. Princess Theodora of Greece finally married American lawyer Matthew Kumar in a lavish Athens wedding after the couple was forced to postpone the ceremony twice. The couple held their long-awaited nuptials at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in the Greek capital on Saturday, the same church where Theodora’s parents were married … Read more
Southern Greece experienced orange skies as dust clouds from the Sahara Desert, carried by strong southerly winds, covered Athens, including landmarks like the Acropolis. This phenomenon gave the Greek capital a Martian-like appearance during the last hours of daylight on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024. A dust cloud from the Sahara Desert in Africa covers the … Read more
A visit to this metropolis won’t stink! Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling city in Europe: Athens, Greece. HAYPP, a UK company that helps people transition from smoking to healthier alternatives, ranked the top 10 European cities you won’t need to plug your nose to visit, Time Out reports. Researchers recently sniffed out the best-smelling … Read more