The ruins of an abandoned medieval city where the last Byzantine emperor was crowned.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

Step inside an ancient beehive tomb built for a mysterious cult hero.

This slumbering beast honors the Bavarian soldiers who died in Greece during a 19th-century typhoid outbreak.

This 15th-century island fortress later served as home to the executioners no one wanted to live near.

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

An ancient Greek monument and a Byzantine church coexist inside this cave.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

The ruins of an ancient fortification wall sit in front of and underneath this boutique hotel.

This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.

The oldest cemetery of modern-day Athens blends the modern and ancient worlds.

A man's head is enshrined beneath a statue near the first building constructed for the modern Olympic Games.

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

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

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

1,500 Commonwealth servicemen of World War II are buried or commemorated in this cemetery.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.