150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

A pre-war mansion that survived the modernization of Athens.

The Acropolis house that became Modern Greece’s first university.

A memorial dedicated to a tragic event during the Axis occupation of Greece.

A stunning church overlooking the water that you will have all to yourself.

A spectacular Neoclassical palace is home more than 15,000 artifacts and works of art.

Graffiti-covered ruins of a luxurious resort sit among enchanting beaches.

This sanctuary became synonymous with fear and terror in the ancient world.

This cave complex might provide a link between the Neolithic and the Classical Greek period.

A former royal garden with lush surroundings in the heart of the city.

An ancient site that has revealed incredible artifacts including portions of the Themistoclean Wall.

A former military hospital is now used to study and preserve artifacts of the Acropolis.

Τhis feline monument commemorates fallen soldiers on a field that saw many, many battles.

A unique housing complex born from the aftermath of the Greek Civil War.

The top of the holy mountain for the ancient Spartans looks like a pyramid—is it man-made or a natural phenomenon?

This fairytale-looking castle is a wonderful example of Greek neo-Gothic architecture

This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.

Rest stops along this pathway offer some of the best views of the Acropolis of Athens.

A closer look at this somewhat faded hotel by the Corinth Canal reveals the architectural undertones of a genius.

This ancient structure appears Roman, but was constructed during the 16th century and was utilized until 1911.

Public water fountains built during the Ottoman Era still stand throughout this seaside town.

This church combines Christian, Byzantine, and ancient Greek architectural elements.

One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.

This architecturally eclectic early-20th century mosque was built as a place of worship for the Islamic followers of a Jewish messiah.