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Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

New Visitor Zones to Ease Tourist Traffic at the Acropolis

Greece’s culture minister said visitor zones aimed at reducing waiting times to enter the Acropolis will soon take effect.

Some Greek Archaeological Sites, Museums to Close Early on Election Day, May 21

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on election day, Sunday, May 21.

New App Brings Acropolis of the 5th Century BC Back to Life

A new app gives visitors to the Acropolis the opportunity to experience the site as it was during the 5th century BC.

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.

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.

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.

Greek Culture Ministry Includes Minoan Crete Palatial Centers in UNESCO File

Greece vies to include Crete’s Minoan palatial centers on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Plans for New Athens Archaeological Museum Revealed

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

Kerameikos Archaeological Site in Athens to Get Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry plans to upgrade the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens.

Greece’s Thessaly Region to Tap Into Marine Tourism

The Thessaly Region in Greece is taking actions to develop marine tourism through a “Blue Culture Hub” network.

Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens Goes Digital

A digital information booth will be added on the premises of the archaeological site of Aristotle’s Lyceum in Athens.

Greece to Highlight Archaeological Site of Plotinopoli in Evros with Mild Interventions

The Greek Culture Ministry has unveiled plans to protect the archaeological site of Plotinopoli in Evros and strengthen its surrounding infrastructure.

Greece to Nominate Nicopolis for Inclusion on UNESCO World Heritage Site List

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to nominate the Nicopolis archaeological site near Preveza, Epirus, for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Greek Museums, Sites Revenue Second Best Since 2012

Greek museums and archaeological sites marked their second-best ticket revenue performance since 2012, according to data recently published by ELSTAT.

Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth to See Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry has revealed plans to carry out upgrade works at the Ancient Corinth archaeological site in the Peloponnese.

Acropolis in Athens Becomes Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors

A tactile route has been inaugurated at the Acropolis in Athens, as part of an action to make the monument accessible to visually impaired visitors.

Archaeologists Discover Temple-like Foundations at Kleidi Samikou Greece

The Greek Culture Ministry has announced that archaeologists have discovered the foundations of a large, temple-like construction in the Peloponnese.