Athens, Greece

Dedicated to Victorious Athena, this elegant and beautifully proportioned Ionic temple was built in 427 BC. It is currently undergoing a major reconstruction.

This mosque was built by the Turks in the late 15th century to mark Mehmet the Conquerer's visit to Athens.

Founded in 1931, this museum contains an excellent and eclectic collection of Greek art and artifacts. The exhibits span over 5,000 years, from the Neolithic era to the 20th century.

Opened in 1986, this fine museum is housed in an elegant Neo-Classical building. It contains a vast collection of art from the Cycladic islands, characterized by a stylized simplicity that looks very modern.

This church was part of the monastery that gave the Monastiraki area its name. Also known as the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin, it dates from the 10th century.

Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this little church dates from the 11th century. It is decorated with medieval mosaics inside.

This attractive 11th-century church in the Plaka neighborhood of Athens is often used for weddings.