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Marketing Greece Invites Travelers to Listen to the ‘Echoes’ of Epirus

A new film by Marketing Greece unveils the natural beauty, intangible cultural heritage and hospitable locals of the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece.

Acropolis Museum: Free Entry on Saturday Night, All Day on May 18

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most popular museums in Athens and across Greece, will open its doors with free admission on two special occasions this month.

Athens: Landmark Rest Stop on Philopappou Hill to be Restored

The Philopappou Hill rest stop, which is considered a significant landmark in Athens, will undergo restoration after two decades of neglect.

Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino Unveils Fan Symbol Designed by Greek Artist Dimitris Papaioannou

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled a new fan design for its Costa Navarino resort, reflecting the local culture and environment of Messinia.

Athens to Host First-ever Piano City Festival in May

Piano City Athens, the first festival of its kind in the Greek capital, will offer a unique musical experience with performances in public squares among other locations.

Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete Opens to the Public

The Archaeological Museum of Messara on Crete has opened its doors to the public, showcasing exhibition spaces, interactive info apps and digital guided tours.

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Castle on Zakynthos

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore the castle on Zakynthos with 1.5 million euros from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Greece Allows Pets in Specific Archaeological Sites Under New Guidelines

Under specific conditions, people can now visit select archaeological sites in Greece accompanied by their pets.

K-Pop Star’s Athens Music Video Goes Viral with 40 Million Views

Thai singer BamBam's K-Pop music video shot in multiple locations in Athens, becomes a viral hit.

30 Archaeological Sites in Greece to be Connected by ‘Culture Avenues’ Program

Greece's "Culture Avenues" program connects 30 archaeological sites via 3 road networks to promote sustainable cultural tourism.

Greece Briefly Opens Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis to Visitors

Small groups can now visit the Kasta Tomb at the ancient site of Amphipolis in Central Macedonia.

Corfu’s Kapodistrias Museum to be Promoted as Cultural Tourism Landmark

Officials, including the GNTO's President, recently discussed promoting Corfu's Kapodistrias Museum as a national cultural tourism landmark.

Greece Looks to Include Land Blessing Custom on UNESCO Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a file to UNESCO to include a traditional custom of blessing the bounty of the land on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Free Access to Greek Museums and Sites with Disability Card

Holders of a Disability Card will be able to gain free access to museums and archaeological sites in Greece.

Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Double Revenue and Visitors in 2022

Greek museums and archaeological sites saw a 122% increase in ticket revenue and an 111.8% increase in visitors from Jan-Dec 2022 compared to 2021.

‘Griechenland’ Comedy Filmed on Milos Takes Austria by Storm

The movie ‘Griechenland’, which was filmed on Milos, has become a hit in Austria and also promotes the Greek island’s tourism potential.

Athens Mayor Wants to Preserve Historic Cinemas

Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis, city residents and heritage groups are calling for the protection of two historic cinemas.

Greece and China Strengthen Cooperation in Field of Culture

Greece and China agreed to renew and expand a cooperation agreement connected to underwater cultural heritage.

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens.

The Prince’s Foundation to Advise Greece on Revamp of Tatoi Estate

The Prince's Foundation in the UK will provide expertise to the Greek Culture Ministry on issues involving the restoration and development of the former royal estate of Tatoi in Athens.