Athens to Appear on ‘Landmarks Live’ TV Show in the U.S.

Travel and music show “Landmarks Live in Concert”, a weekly TV series broadcast by PBS in the United States, has its sights set on Athens in Greece. Produced by City Drive Group, the series features some of today’s most renowned artists, performing in some of the most legendary landmarks in the world.

Producer Daniel Catullo, CEO of City Drive Group and the documentary’s crew visited Athens, while working on an episode, which will feature American rock band Foo Fighters and its concert, due to take place in July at the Herod Atticus Theater, an announcement said.

During their stay, they met with Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and requested her contribution in the process of filming in several locations around Greece. Kountoura thanked the series’ producers and referred to Athens’ and Attica’s competitive advantages as tourism destinations, underlining that they offer authentic, travel experiences all year round.

She also spoke of the Attica’s dynamic development as a city-break destination, noting that Greece is a safe, hospitable country, offering a wide variety of tourism services.

The “Landmarks Live in Concert” tribute to Greece will be broadcast in fall 2017.