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Culture Ministry Gives Update on Upgrade of Ancient Corinth Archaeological Site

The Greek Culture Ministry is planning to upgrade the Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth in the Peloponnese.

Greek Culture Ministry to Restore Castle on Zakynthos

The Greek Culture Ministry will restore the castle on Zakynthos with 1.5 million euros from the EU Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Greece Allows Pets in Specific Archaeological Sites Under New Guidelines

Under specific conditions, people can now visit select archaeological sites in Greece accompanied by their pets.

Archaeological Site of Ancient Corinth to See Upgrade

The Greek Culture Ministry has revealed plans to carry out upgrade works at the Ancient Corinth archaeological site in the Peloponnese.

Greece’s Archaeological Council OKs Foo Fighters Invite-only Concert at Ancient Irodion Theater

Greece’s Central Archaeological Council has given its approval for a Foo Fighters invitation-only concert to take place at Athens' ancient Irodion Theatre.

Portico of Philip V on Delos to Undergo Restoration

The Portico of Philip V at the archaeological site of Delos in the Cyclades will be the first to undergo restoration with funding by the Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Foundation.

Piraeus Aims to Highlight Ancient History Via Pedestrian Walkway

A pedestrian walkway across Zea Marina in Piraeus is set to offer archaeology lovers a seaside stroll through time as it aims to connect wall fortifications, towers and ancient harbor finds.

All-in-one Tickets for 17 Archaeological Areas in Greece

A total of 17 areas in Greece and their main archaeological attractions have been included in a new pilot all-for-one ticketing scheme to start in April 2016, the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) announced this week.

Travel Agents React to Entry Fee Hikes at Museums and Sites in Greece

Sudden surges in entrance fees to popular Greek museums and archaeological sites will make the country’s travel package uncompetitive in the global market, Greek travel agents said on Wednesday.

Hellenic Festival Under New Ministry

A draft law tabled in parliament last month transferred the supervision of the Hellenic Festival (Athens Festival, Epidaurus Festival of Ancient Drama and Music, July at the Little Theater of Epidaurus) from the tourism development to the culture ministry. The move is expected to...

Apostle Paul Competition Stimulates Religious Tourism

As a result of the renewed interest in religious tourism, and in particular history of Apostle Paul in Greece, the neglected archaeological site of Corinth will receive the official attention it deserves as part of a religious tourism program developed by the 21st Ephorate of...