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Athens Among Cities with Best Value Museums in Europe, Says Study

Athens' Acropolis Museum ranks 7th in Europe's best value museums list, making Greece a top tourist destination for culture.

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.

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.

Athens’ Acropolis Hill Hotel Brings Nature to its Guests Through Art

Aiming to help its guests feel more relaxed and closer to nature, the Acropolis Hill hotel in Athens has brought the outdoors straight to its premises... through art!

Chora Castle on Naxos to Become Open-Air Museum

The Chora Castle complex on Naxos, built during the 12th century AD, will become an open-air museum, according to the South Aegean Region.

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.

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.

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.

British Museum Suggests ‘Partnership’ With Greece Over Parthenon Marbles

In a step forward, the British Museum is proposing an “active Parthenon partnership” with Greece on the thorny issue of the repatriation of the Parthenon Marbles to their homeland.

Inside the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel in Athens

The Divani Palace Acropolis hotel in Athens is welcoming guests this summer with completely revamped executive rooms.

Acropolis’ Lighting Project Wins LIT Award for 2021

The Acropolis’ lighting project, unveiled last year, won the prestigious LIT Lighting Designer of the Year Award 2021.

Greece’s Higher Court Approves Building Terms for Acropolis Area

Greece’s highest court has approved a set of special terms and building restrictions to apply around the Acropolis area in Athens and its neighborhoods.

Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel Completes Renovation of Rooms and Suites

The Divani hospitality group is ready to welcome guests to the renovated rooms and suites of its Divani Palace Acropolis hotel in Athens.

New Ibis Athens Museum Hotel to Open in Greek Capital

A new hotel will open near the center of Athens and house two international brands: the Ibis Styles and Ibis Budget.

Greece PM: Italy Museum Sets Example for Parthenon Marbles’ Return

The time has come for the Parthenon Marbles to return to Greece, their natural home, said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday.

Greece Hopes Return of Parthenon Fragments will Spur British Museum Action

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis once again sent a clear message to Britain and to British Museum authorities to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens.

Acropolis to be Accessible to Visually Impaired Visitors as of June 2022

The Acropolis and its monuments will become accessible to visually impaired individuals as of June, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.