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Thessaloniki Metro to Present Five Stations-Museums and Two Archaeological Sites

The new metro system in Thessaloniki will showcase the city’s rich history at stations/museums and nearby archaeological sites.

Western Greece: €5.89m in NSRF Funds for Upgrades at Cultural Historic Sites

Renovations and upgrades to cultural sites in Western Greece will take place under a 5.89-million-euro budget of NSRF funds.

Greece Allocates Funds to Upgrade Museum Experience

Greece will allocate 29.5 million euros to actions aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at Greek museums, sites and monuments.

Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

Rhodes: Archaeological Site of Filerimos Opens to the Public

The archaeological site of Filerimos on Rhodes is now open to the public following a 1.35-million-euro restoration.

‘The Stones Speak’ 4th Edition Concludes at Plato’s Academy

The fourth edition of ‘The Stones Speak’ program concludes at Plato’s Academy, celebrating ancient Greek philosophy’s enduring legacy.

Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges to Open Soon for Visitors

The Royal Palace of Philip II in Aiges, one of Greece's most significant archaeological sites, is slated to open to the public in December following major restoration.

European Heritage Days: Greece Celebrates with Free Admission to Museums, Sites

Greece, during September 22-24, will celebrate European Cultural Heritage Days with free admission to state museums, archaeological sites and monuments.

Ancient Agora of Athens to Host ‘Stones Speak’ Cultural Event

The Ancient Agora in Athens will host the “Stones Speak” cultural program that includes performances of popular ancient Greek texts.

Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites See Record High Revenue in Jan-April

Greek museums and archaeological sites in the January-April period saw record revenue of 23.6 million euros, up 38 percent from 2019.

Greece Celebrates Long-awaited Opening of Larissa’s Ancient Theater

The Ancient Theater of Larissa has opened to the public, following 21 years of restoration works.

Culture Ministry: Acropolis Visitor Zones System Begins September 4

A system with visitor zones at the Acropolis begins on September 4 to tackle the problem of long queues and overcrowding.

Archaeology: Excavation on Despotikos Islet Unveils Important Findings

A headless marble Kouros sculpture is among the most important findings unearthed during an excavation at the island of Despotiko.

Culture Ministry Gives Update on Upgrade of Ancient Corinth Archaeological Site

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to upgrade the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth in the Peloponnese.

Crete: Cable Car to Make Diktaean Cave More Accessible

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

Visa Sets Up Automatic Ticket Machines at Main Tourist Sites in Greece

Visa has installed automated ticket points at the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus and the Archaeological Museum of Delphi.

Acropolis Visitor Zones Go into Effect in September

Special visitor zones aimed at easing tourist traffic to the Acropolis in Athens are set to go into effect on September 4.

Culture Ministry: Online Ads for Acropolis ‘Skip the Line’ Entrance Tickets are Misleading

Online advertisements promising tickets that offer a “Skip the line” service for the entrance to the Acropolis in Athens are misleading, says the Greek Culture Ministry.

Antikythera Shipwreck: New Excavation Brings Fascinating Finds to Surface

Swiss and Greek archaeologists made new and fascinating finds at the Antikythera shipwreck in southeastern Peloponnese.

Greece Cuts Operating Hours at Archaeological Sites Due to Heatwave

Greek archaeological sites and monuments will remain closed between noon and 17:30 due to the heatwave that has been scorching the country.