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Greek Recovery Funds to Go into Acropolis Upgrade Works

Twelve projects, including upgrade works on the Acropolis, have been cleared for funding out of the country's “Greece 2.0” recovery plan.

Fine Dining in Athens: Ignite your SENSES at the AthensWas Rooftop Restaurant

Great hospitality, stunning views and mouthwatering Greek dishes are three elements food lovers will find once seated at the SENSE Restaurant in Athens.

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!

Acropolis Museum Turns 12 on Sunday

The Acropolis Museum in Athens on June 20 will celebrate its 12th anniversary and offer reduced admission to all its exhibition areas.

Greece OKs Dior Photo Shoot at Acropolis Ahead of ‘Croisière 2022’ Athens Show

Greek authorities have given the green light to French luxury fashion house Dior to carry out photo and video shoots for its “Croisière 2022” collection at the Acropolis in Athens.

Lamia in Central Greece to Host 2021 Acropolis Rally

The city of Lamia in Central Greece will host the 2021 Acropolis Rally, scheduled to take place in Greece between September 9-12.

Legendary Acropolis Rally Returns to Greece for 2021 Competition

The legendary Acropolis Rally returns to Greece for the first time in eight years, after the competition was added to the 2021 calendar of the WRC.

National Geographic Gives 6 Countries a ‘Tour’ of Alonissos’ Underwater Museum

National Geographic is offering its readers in six countries a complete introduction to Greece's first underwater museum, located near the island of Alonissos.

Thessaly Region Honored for Developing Greece’s First Underwater Museum

The Region of Thessaly has received the first prize at the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) competition for developing Greece’s first underwater museum.

Acropolis Gets Wheelchair Lift, Now Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Visitors with mobility issues will now have access to the Acropolis monuments in Athens thanks to a new lift and specially designed paths.

Alonissos Among National Geographic’s 8 Best Sustainable Destinations for 2021

The National Geographic has included the Greek island of Alonissos on its list of the Top 8 Sustainable Destinations in the World for 2021.

Greece Hits Chinese Social Media Through Polaroid Photo Campaign

Greek destinations and sites were promoted on Chinese social media through the recent “Polaroid Traveler” online campaign.

Acropolis Accessibility Pathway Works Go On Despite Reactions

The Greek Culture Ministry has responded to reactions concerning the repair of special paths - with cement - that enable access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens.

Photos of the Acropolis Wanted for Online Scrapbook Initiative

Visitors of the Acropolis are invited to send photographs they may have that show the changes the Acropolis monuments have gone through during the last 45 years.

New Light Design Showcases Athens Acropolis

The Athens Acropolis has emerged in new light, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials.

Glory of Acropolis to be Displayed in New Light

A new lighting system has been installed at the Acropolis in Athens to unveil the unique features of Greece's landmark monument.

WHO Praises Athens for Protecting the Vulnerable During Covid-19 Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Athens for the measures taken to protect the city's vulnerable groups during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Greece’s First Underwater Museum on Alonissos Opens to Public

The Alonissos Underwater Museum, the first such museum in Greece, recently opened to offer divers the chance to explore the 5th-century shipwreck of Peristera.

GNTO Supports Greek Summer 2020 Events

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has included a number of cultural and sport events under its auspices this summer.

Acropolis Museum Turns 11 on June 20

The Acropolis Museum in Athens turns 11-years-old on Saturday, June 20, and will celebrate with reduced entry to all exhibition areas.