A look at MODERN ATHENS TODAY | Why Athens City Guide
WEBA rooftop view of modern Athens. Photograph: Why Athens Big ambitious construction projects ended after the Olympic games in 2004, leaving a ten-year development hiatus.
What to See of Modern Athens – The Misunderstood Metropolis
WEBIf you’ve already stood atop of the Acropolis and rambled through the ruins, and are looking for an insight into the layers of the modern Athens metropolis, here’s how you can delve deeper in 72 hours, with a three-day itinerary where you can explore mostly at the helm of local knowledge.
A guide to Athens, where ancient sites coexist with modern life
WEBSep 24, 2024 · A guide to Athens, where ancient sites coexist with modern life. Ancient relics have been given a fresh lease of life in the Greek capital, where they’ve been reimagined and reworked to coexist...
Athens - Wikipedia
WEBIn modern times, Athens is a huge cosmopolitan metropolis and central to economic, financial, industrial, maritime, political and cultural life in Greece.
10 Modern Buildings in Athens you Shouldn’t Miss - This is Athens
WEBBeyond the ancient monuments and modern landmarks like the Acropolis Museum and National Library, you’ll find plenty of hidden treasures for design and architecture lovers in Athens. The editors of local architecture blog, Archisearch, pick 10 modern buildings that you should check out in Athens.
The Thrills of Rediscovering Ancient Greece While Touring Modern Athens
WEBFrom the $200 million Acropolis Museum, completed in 2009, visitors have unparalleled views of the modern city of Athens, as well as the Parthenon and other ancient monuments. Myrto Papadopoulos
Modern Athens – Beyond the Acropolis - European Travel Magazine
WEBJan 26, 2020 · While Athens may be famous for its historic scene, there are plenty of other, more modern sites to discover. From colourful flea markets in the Thissio neighbourhood to a green getaway with panoramic views over Athens from Lycabettus mountain.
Athens | History, Population, Landmarks, & Facts | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Athens, historic city and capital of Greece. Many of Classical civilization’s intellectual and artistic ideas originated there, and the city is generally considered to be the birthplace of Western civilization. Learn more about the history and significance of …
Why does Athens look so quirky? - BBC
WEBOct 15, 2019 · For the first time in its modern history, the population of Athens actually started to decline. In this climate, construction effectively came to a halt. Antiparochi was dead – for now.
Modern architecture in Athens - Wikipedia
WEBModern architecture in Athens flourished during two periods, between 1930 and 1940, and between 1950 and 1975. Influenced by the European modern movement led by Le Corbusier and other architects, Greek architects tried …