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Odeon Herod Atticus
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Odeon of Herod Atticus

The striking Odeum of Herod Atticus (also in Greek Herodeion) was the last public edifice of the antiquity to be added in the Acropolis area. It was erected by Herod Atticus in memory of his wife Regilla who died in AD 160.
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Philippeion at Olympia
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Archaeological Site of Olympia

Olympia, the sanctuary of Zeus and birthplace of the Olympic Games, lies in a verdant valley of the western Peloponnese at the confluence of the rivers Alpheios and Kladeos. A landscape of great natural beauty, the whole valley was in ancient times thickly wooded and full of wild...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Theatre of Epidaurus
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The Theater of Epidaurus

The theatre of Epidaurus represents the finest and best-preserved example of a classical Greek theatre. Even by today's standards, this monument stands out as a unique artistic achievement through its admirable integration into the landscape and above all the perfection of its...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Mycenae Lion's Gate
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Archaeological Site of Mycenae

Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, is situated upon a small hill-top on the road leading from the Argolic Gulf to the north (Corinth, Athens, etc.). The site was inhabited since the Neolithic times (about 4000 BC) but reached its peak during the Late Bronze Age...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Archaeological Site of Delos
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Archaeological Site of Delos

Delos was one the most important Panhellenic sanctuaries, and, according to mythology, the birth-place of Apollo and Artemis. The first evidence of habitation on the island dates from the 3rd millenium BC, and important remains of the Mycenaean period have been uncovered in the...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Archaeological Site of Knossos
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Archaeological Site of Knossos

Knossos is the heart of the Minoan civilization, according to tradition the seat of the legendary king Minos and the birthplace of thrilling stories, such as the myths of the Labyrinth with its Minotaur and of Daidalos and Icaros. The site was inhabited continuously from the...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Archaeological Site of Delphi

Cradle of one of the most important sanctuaries of the Greek antiquity and its most famous oracle was the land of Phocis and specifically the green valley of the river Pleistos. To the north, the valley is surrounded by the Mount Parnassus, while on the south it opens to the sea...
Posted On 09 May 2014
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Greece’s New National Museum of Contemporary Art To Open In July

It seems that the new National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) at the former Fix brewery in Athens will open this summer after all, as construction has been completed and feverish preparations are underway.
Posted On 08 May 2014
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Greece’s Odeon of Herod Atticus Ranks Second Best Theater In The World

The Odeon of Herod Atticus, widely also known as the Herodion, located under the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is the second best theater in the world to watch live performances, according to a list compiled by Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail.
Posted On 08 May 2014
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Historic Center Of Kastoria, Greece, Among Europe’s 7 Most Endangered

The neighborhoods of Dolcho and Apozari that constitute the surviving historic center in Kastoria, Greece, have been included in the list of seven most endangered monuments in Europe, according to an announcement made by leading European heritage organization Europa Nostra.
Posted On 08 May 2014
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Greece Goes LIVE On German Die Zeit News Portal

The online version of German newspaper Die Zeit is inviting all to discover Greece's uniqueness and variety.
Posted On 05 May 2014
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CNN: Although Over-Popular, Greece’s Acropolis Is Still Worth Visiting

The Acropolis in Athens is ranked second among the eight most over-popular places in the world that are still worth visiting, according to a list compiled by American news network CNN.
Posted On 02 May 2014
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“The Two Faces of January,” Filmed In Greece, Coming Soon To Theaters

Some of Greece's best features will be shown to the world through a motion picture expected to hit theaters on 16 May.
Posted On 29 Apr 2014
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Museums, Sites Will Be Closed On Greek Labor Day

On 1 May 2014, all archaeological sites, museums and monuments in Greece will be closed to the public due to Labor Day.
Posted On 25 Apr 2014
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SNF Gives €3 Million Grant For Completion Of National Museum of Contemporary Art In Athens

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation has awarded a three million euros grant to the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) for the immediate completion of the substantial reconstruction works at the Museum’s building, the former Fix Brewery in Athens.
Posted On 23 Apr 2014
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Acropolis, Athens. © Maria Theofanopoulou
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List Of Greek Museums, Archaeological Sites With Extended Hours

As of 1 April, 33 Greek museums and archaeological sites will extend operating hours and remain open from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, until the end of the season (31 October 2014).
Posted On 01 Apr 2014
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Acropolis Museum Will Be Open On Mondays From 1 April

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will be open on Mondays from 1 April until 31 October to respond to the increased number of visitors Greece is expecting this tourism season.
Posted On 28 Mar 2014
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Greece, UNESCO To Hold Tourism & Culture Conference

Athens will be the host city for a joint conference in September on "Tourism and Culture Development," organized by the Greek Tourism Ministry and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Posted On 27 Mar 2014
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Initiative Launched For The Restoration Of Important Monuments On Kefalonia Island

The strong earthquakes that recently rocked Kefalonia have prompted the Greek Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) to draw attention to all of the island's monuments that are in need of restoration and repair.
Posted On 24 Mar 2014
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Greek Travel Agents Applaud Gov’t Decision To Upgrade Museums, Archaeological Sites

The Hellenic Association of Travel and Tourist Agencies (HATTA) applauded the Greek Government's recent announcements in regards to a series of interventions under development for the country’s museums and archaeological sites in view of the new tourism season.
Posted On 21 Mar 2014
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