ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful blast shook the Greek capital’s tourist district of Plaka, near the ancient Acropolis, on ...

Four American tourists died on Friday after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion in Athens, Greece, in a neighborhood near the Acropolis. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of four ...

The blast on Friday morning was believed to have been caused by a massive gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said.

Local media report the property included a holiday rental, with US tourists and a UK national among the missing.

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under ...

The ancient hilltop citadel is the nation's most popular archaeological site. Atop the Acropolis ancient hill, tourists visit the Parthenon temple during a heat wave on July 20, 2023 in Athens, Greece ...

Fees start at 60 euros (about $66) for tour-takers 12 and older and 35 euros (about $38) for children ages 3 to 11. Tours ...

Travelers can ditch the crowds and enjoy a private guided tour of the Acropolis this spring—but the exclusive experience will come with a high price tag. Starting April 1, Greece will begin conducting ...