The remarkable ancient city of Gela lies on the southern coast of Sicily. Both an agricultural and industrial town, it bears witness to the island’s deep past.

Regency Architecture. Greek Revival style dominated Northern Europe and the U.S. as churches, banks, local government buildings and eventually, homes mimicked the structures of ancient Greece. ...

24/7 Wall St. Insights Greek Revival architecture was a way for architects to emphasize American ideas of classical democracy Greek Revival homes are most prevalent in older cities with nice, well ...

The Academy of Athens is lauded around the world as a marvelous example of neoclassical architecture, representing Greece's ...

During the past 2,500 years, the Parthenon—the apotheosis of ancient Greek architecture—has been rocked by earthquakes, set on fire, shattered by exploding gunpowder, looted for its stunning ...

The term in Greek architecture refers to a freestanding covered walkway, which was built in an elongated shape and largely open, with the roof supported by rows of columns around the perimeter.

Mycenae, a treasure trove of ancient Greek history, offers visitors a glimpse into the powerful civilization that once ruled this land. From awe-inspiring archaeological sites to breathtaking ...

The island of Jeju in South Korea is home to the Greek Mythology Museum where visitors can immerse themselves in the world of ...

Still, as Kiernat says, the Romans built to impress—and one of the main ways they did this was through domes, arches, and vaults. “While Greek structures tended to be smaller, Roman buildings ...

“You look at the Supreme Court, you look at our state capitals — everything is modeled after the Greek columns, the Greek architecture.” The Salt Lake City Greek Festival runs Friday-Sunday ...