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Cultural Events: Athens’ Stones to ‘Speak’ Again in Summer 2023

“The Stones Speak” cultural program returns to Athens’ archaeological sites and museums, enriching tourism with ancient Greek literature through theatrical performances.

German Students Get to Know Greek Culture

A group of German high school students won an educational trip to Athens and had the chance to learn more on Greek culture and history.

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

Greek authorities have unveiled plans for the new Athens Archaeological Museum at Plato’s Academy.

UPSTREET to Introduce Disruptive Concepts to Greek Real Estate Market

UPSTREET, an Athens-based leading property management company, is aiming to introduce disruptive concepts to the Greek real estate market, following its new partnership with ZOIA.

Free Entrance to Greek Museums, Sites on October 28 National Holiday

State-run museums, monuments and archaeological sites in Greece will offer free entrance to all on the ‘Ohi Day’ national public holiday on October 28.

Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo to Show the Sea’s Connection with Greek Culture

The connection between sea and Greek culture will be highlighted in an exhibition to be held during the prestigious Posidonia 2022 shipping event in Athens.

Renowned Museums, Sites of Crete Get Free WiFi

Visitors at four landmark archaeological sites and museums on Crete will soon be able to enjoy free WiFi offered by Cosmote.

Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens Invests €2 Million for Revamp of Rooms and Suites

The Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens has completed the revamp a number of its rooms and suites, an investment worth some 2 million euros.

Athens Mayor Bakoyannis Sworn in with Pledge for Upgraded City

The newly elected Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis was sworn in on Sunday, August 25, pledging to improve the standard of living for all city residents.

Athens ‘Notorious’ Exarcheia Up for Overhaul

Exarcheia, οne of Greece’s most notorious inner-city neighborhoods, is slated to enter an urban regeneration program to be implemented by the Athens Municipality.

Greek Sites and Museums Get New Entrance Fees

New rates for admission to Greek archaeological sites and museums, as well as discounted rates for certain visitor categories, have been announced.

E-ticket Extends to More Greek Sites, Museums

The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience.

Greek Museums See Visitor Rise in January

Museums in Greece welcomed more visitors and recorded an increase in revenue from receipts in January, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).

Greek Museum Admission Fees to Rise Next Year

Admission fees to 24 of Greece’s leading museums, sites and monuments will increase next year, according to Greece's tourism and archaeological authorities.

‘Tool’ Revamps Website of Greece’s National Archaeological Museum

The website of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a new fresh look, following its revamp by "Tool", a Greek digital marketing services company.

Different Ticket Rates for Acropolis Museum in Summer and Winter

Ticket prices for the Acropolis Museum are subject to change to 10 euros in the summer and 5 euros in winter, according to the Greek ministry of culture.

National Archaeological Museum to Hold Thematic Tours for Athens Marathon

Athens' National Archaeological Museum will hold thematic tours on sports in antiquity, to honor the 36th Athens Marathon, which will take place on November 11.

Greece Participates in European Day of Cultural Heritage Conservation

Greek monument conservation workshops will open their doors to the public, as part of an initiative to bring Europe’s cultural heritage closer to people.

Acropolis Museum in TripAdvisor’s Worldwide Top 10

The Acropolis Museum in Athens, is among the top in the world, ranking sixth on the Top 10 list of TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards for Museums.