Athens Unveils Secret History That Will Shock You

Webfounded in 508 bce, athens is one of the oldest cities in the world and it's regularly touted as one of the mediterranean’s best capital cities to visit.

One of the biggest misperceptions about places of genius, though, is that they are akin to paradise.

Webdiscover 79 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in athens from antikythera mechanism to dromeas (the runner).

Webthe new yorker explores athens’ secret history through a mobile app developed by the dipylon society, an organization of greek archaeologists aiming to.

Webat these hidden spots, the app allows you to see historical photos, read key findings from the rescue excavations, and hear an audio narration in greek or english.

Webthe secret history of the acropolis:

Athens' forgotten tunnels and catacombs.

Webonly renaissance florence came close.

Webwhile some athens residents have incorporated ancient architecture into their modern houses, others have sought to hide these structures to avoid greek.