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 ...

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.

Athens, the birthplace of democracy and cradle of Western civilization, beckons travelers with its ancient ruins, vibrant energy, and sun-drenched charm. Whether you’re a history buff, a culture ...

The Athens Acropolis faces closures during peak heat as record temperatures and wildfires threaten Greece's most-visited site, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on tourism and cultural ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

Climbing to the top of the Acropolis of Athens, the birthplace of democracy, has always been a feat for the brave. Never more so, perhaps, than in recent summers when the city has sweated through long ...

Tourism accounted for almost a quarter billion dollars of spending in Athens in 2012, according to figures released by the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau at its annual meeting. It also ...