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Athens Art Scene Gets it on NYT’s 2017 Places to Go List

The New York Times has included Athens in its "52 Places to Go in 2017" list, adding that "the Greek debt crisis has not dampened Athens’ thriving arts scene" and backed by a photo of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).

National Archaeological Museum in Athens Celebrates 150 Years with New Exhibit

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is celebrating its 150th anniversary since its foundation and has announced the new exhibition "Odysseys" as the main commemorative event.

Goulandris Museum Pagrati to Welcome Modern Art Lovers Next Year

Contemporary art lovers will be able as of next year to indulge in their favorite masterpieces at the Goulandris Museum of Contemporary Art, to open in the central Pagrati neighborhood of Athens in February 2017.

“Art & Democracy Weekend” at Costa Navarino in September

A thought-provoking Forum on Art & Democracy will be the focal point of an exclusive weekend at Costa Navarino, to be held 11-13 September in the context of this year’s International New York Times Athens Democracy Forum.

Greece’s Modern Art Museum EMST to Open Doors at the End of 2015

Greece’s National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) opened its doors to the media for several hours on Saturday, on the occasion of International Museum Day (May 18), offering visitors a glimpse of the new addition to Greece’s art scene with Deputy Culture Minister Nikos Xydakis...

Athens’ Industrial Gas Museum to Be Honored On ‘International Museum Day’

The International Council of Museums – Hellenic National Committee will honor the Industrial Gas Museum in Athens on the occasion of International Museum Day 2015 on May 18.
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Gastronomy Days To Be Held At Benaki Museum

The Benaki Museum is getting ready to launch a gastronomy event next week to highlight Greek gastronomy and promote the authentic and unique food products of the country.
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Greek Artist To Host Tour Of Personal Exhibition

Artist Dimitris Alithinos will personally give a guided tour of his “A Retrospective” exhibition, tomorrow, Thursday, 9 May, at the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens.
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Artists Meet The Public: Dimitris Alithinos

The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens within the framework of the "Artists meet the public" series is organizing a series of guided tours of Dimitris Alithinos' "A Retrospective" exhibition by the artist himself.
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AEGEANALE: Mediterranean Inspiration, Global Participation

Launching in the summer 2013, AEGEANALE is an international annual platform of contemporary art, culture and tourism taking place throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. “For thousands of years, the Aegean has been contemporary,” says Aegeanale’s Founder and General Manager, Nikos...

Contemporary Greek Culture Abroad: Σatellart-Transmitting Greece

Σatellart – transmitting Greece, the only platform for the promotion of contemporary Greek culture in Europe, aims at exporting contemporary Greek art through ongoing partnerships with European theaters and cultural institutions within an annual framework defined through a...

Pioneering Greeks: Katerina Koskina, Director of EMST

This week the "Pioneering Greeks" column introduces Katerina Koskina, the director of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) in Athens.

Athens Named One of the Top 10 Best Destinations for September Vacation

The Independent includes Athens in the top 10 global destinations for September vacations, citing mild weather and rich history as key attractions.

Culture Path: Athens Airport Hosts its First Augmented Reality Exhibition

Athens International Airport (AIA) is hosting its first augmented reality (AR) exhibition “culture path” in collaboration with the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF).

New Video Promotes Attica’s Cultural Tourism Options

The Region of Attica has released a new video that promotes the cultural tourism options of its destinations to international travelers.

Modus & Amplio Adds ‘The Koukaki Residence’ to its Portfolio of Hotels

Modus & Amplio has partnered with The Koukaki Residence, a hospitality property located in the Athenian district of Koukaki, under the Acropolis.

Accor’s ibis Styles Hotel in Athens Reopens Doors

The ibis Styles Athens Routes, a four-star design hotel in downtown Athens, Greece, is once again up and running.

Herodion Hotel’s ‘Point-a’ Gastronomy and View is an Athens Must

Jaw-dropping views, amazing cocktails and inspired cuisine: the Point-a Bar & Restaurant at the Herodion Hotel is an Athens experience you won’t forget!

Athens: Where to Go, What to See, Where to Stay

The NJV Athens Plaza, one of the top luxury hotels in the Greek capital, gives potential travelers a selection of the best sights and attractions Athens has to offer.

New City Hotel Opening in Athens: Heritage Hill

The Heritage Hill hotel, a new four-star property managed by SWOT, is getting ready to open its doors in Athens.