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Acropolis Museum Exhibition: The Parthenon and Byron

On the occasion of 200 years since Lord Byron’s death, the Acropolis Museum honors his memory with a symbolic exhibition.

Greece Heightens Drive to Retrieve Stolen Items Including Parthenon Marbles

Greece is heightening its drive to retrieve cultural assets that have been illegally removed from the country key among these the Parthenon Marbles.

Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece is a National Goal, Says Minister

Culture Minister Lina Mendoni reiterated the Greek government’s call for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Investments, Parthenon Marbles Top Greek PM’s London Visit

Greek PM is in London to request the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and discuss investment opportunities.

Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites See Record High Revenue in Jan-April

Greek museums and archaeological sites in the January-April period saw record revenue of 23.6 million euros, up 38 percent from 2019.

Culture Ministry: Acropolis Visitor Zones System Begins September 4

A system with visitor zones at the Acropolis begins on September 4 to tackle the problem of long queues and overcrowding.

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.

Cyclists Ride from London to Athens Promoting Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece

Cyclists will ride 3,500km from London to Athens to raise awareness for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.

Full Moon Tango at the Acropolis Museum in Athens

The Acropolis Museum will celebrate this year’s August Full Moon with the music and dance event “Tango Acropolis”.

Acropolis Museum Marks 14th Anniversary with Record-breaking Visitor Numbers

Acropolis Museum celebrated its 14th anniversary with record-breaking visitor numbers and announcements of new exhibitions.

Acropolis Museum to Celebrate 14th Anniversary with Musical Tribute to Late President

The Acropolis Museum will mark its 14th anniversary by honoring its late president, Dimitris Pandermalis, with a tribute concert and showcasing Greece’s ancient past.

Greece Recovers Hundreds of Looted Artifacts from Dealer Robin Symes

Greece to welcome hundreds of artifacts, including a 2nd century bronze statue of Alexander the Great, after a 17-year legal battle.

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.

Acropolis Museum: Free Entry on Saturday Night, All Day on May 18

The Acropolis Museum, one of the most popular museums in Athens and across Greece, will open its doors with free admission on two special occasions this month.

Greece Welcomes Parthenon Fragments Returned by the Vatican

Greece welcomed three ancient fragments from the Parthenon, returned by the Vatican Museums to Athens.

Who Visits Athens: Study Identifies 10 Travel Persona Profiles

GBR Consulting has identified 10+1 types of people that visit Athens, the historic city and capital of Greece.

Vatican Returns 3 Parthenon Fragments to Greece Setting an Example

The Vatican agreed this week to return three sculpture fragments from the Parthenon to Greece.

Acropolis Museum Welcomes ‘Venus in a Gold Bikini’

The Acropolis Museum will showcase the sculpture “Venus in a gold bikini” from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples in honor of International Women's Day.

Greece Strengthens Cultural Ties with India and Lithuania

Greece is taking steps to strengthen its bilateral cultural relations with India and Lithuania.

Athens Takes Over B40 Balkan Cities Network Presidency  

Athens has taken over the presidency of the B40 Balkan Cities Network, an initiative that promotes solidarity, for 2023.