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Greece Celebrates Long-awaited Opening of Larissa’s Ancient Theater

The Ancient Theater of Larissa has opened to the public, following 21 years of restoration works.

Palamas House in Athens to be Restored as Cultural Center

Greek Culture Ministry to restore historic residence of Greek poet Kostis Palamas in Plaka.

Greek Traditional Dances, Music and Events Added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

New Greek traditional dances, music and events, which reflect the diversity of Greece’s culture, have been added to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Crete: Cable Car to Make Diktaean Cave More Accessible

Crete’s Diktaean Cave, believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, will be equipped with a cable car to make it fully accessible.

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.

Greek Ministry Prioritizes Monemvasia’s Cultural Development Projects

The Greek Culture Ministry is looking to accelerate three major cultural projects in Monemvasia, Peloponnese.

Greece and China Put Culture High on Agenda of Talks

Greece and China explore ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen engagements in the field of culture.

Greece-Japan Year of Culture and Tourism Coming in 2024

Greece and Japan in 2024 will boost cultural and tourism ties through a series of events.

Nafplio’s Bourtzi Fortress to Open for Visits from August 5

The Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, which has been closed for years, will reopen to the public on August 5 after an extensive restoration.

Greece Adds Local Traditions and Customs to Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry added 21 traditions, customs and practices to Greece’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Peloponnese: Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio to Reopen for Visitors

The Bourtzi Fortress in the harbor of Nafplio, Peloponnese, reopens to visitors for free in August.

Greece to Launch Hourly Visitor Zones at the Acropolis

In efforts to safeguard the Acropolis, Greek authorities will test run an hourly zone plan aimed at easing visitor traffic.

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.

Peloponnese: Two New Museums to Open in Argos this Year

Two new museums are expected to open this year in Argos, a historic city in the Peloponnese.

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.

Museum Dedicated to Greek Theater Director Karolos Koun to Open in Athens

A new museum that will pay tribute to the life and achievements of renowned Greek theater director Karolos Koun will open in the Plaka district in Athens.

New Archaeological Museum Opens on Kythnos

Kythnos has a new archaeological museum that showcases the Greek island’s cultural heritage.

Odysseus Elytis Museum in Athens Almost Complete

The Odysseus Elytis Museum, a new cultural space that will honor the Nobel Prize-winning Greek poet, is expected to become a major attraction for visitors in Athens.

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.

Thessaloniki’s Alkazar Mosque Set for Full Restoration

Thessaloniki’s iconic Hamza Bey Mosque, also known as Alkazar, will be fully restored under a budget of 10.5 million euros.