History in Athens

The second oldest surviving house in Athens was owned by an Irish General.

Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.

Gladiators once walked this ancient, subterranean passage.

An important example of architectural history slowly decays in the city center.

This building displays the scars of the “Dekemvriana,” a dark time in modern Greek history.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).

This historic structure has been used as a mosque, a barracks, a prison, a school, and a bakery.

This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.

This small chapel holds the mummified heart of one of the heroes of the Greek Revolution.

This gem is often wrongly overshadowed by the larger, newer Metropolis church in Athens.