The history of the neighborhood that saw the Parthenon rise

On March 1, 86 BC, and after months of siege, the army of Lucius Cornelius Sulla entered Athens and destroyed it. On the southern slopes of the Acropolis, the homes, workshops, businesses and mansions of the ancient and prosperous neighborhood…

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About the author
Marta Canete

With a degree in History and a master’s degree in Cultural Management, I have lived in Greece since 2008. As a cultural manager I have worked in both the public and private sectors of Greece and, as a journalist, I have collaborated with several international media and with TVE. @MartaC_Grecia