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Local Gov’t Elections: Opening Hours for Greek Museums, Sites on Sunday, Oct 8

A number of museums and archaeological sites in Greece will close early on local government election day, Sunday, October 8.

All of Greece, One Culture: 140 Events to Run at 70 Greek Sites, Museums

The “All of Greece, One Culture” program is returning this summer with 140 theater and music events at 70 archaeological sites, monuments and museums.

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.

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.

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.

Greece’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Host Cultural Events this Summer

A total of 140 cultural events including theater and music performances, will take place at museums, archaeological sites and cultural monuments across Greece during the next two months.

Greece Sets Aside €2.1m to Upgrade Cultural Monuments in Kastoria

The Greek Culture Ministry will allocate 2.1 million euros for the upgrade of cultural monuments in the area of Kastoria, western Macedonia.

‘European Heritage Days’ in Greece: Free Admission to Museums, Sites this Weekend

Greece is celebrating European Heritage Days 2021 with free admission to museums and archaeological sites during September 25-26.

Culture Ministry: Winter Schedule for Greek Sites, Museums

State museums and archaeological sites in Greece as of January 7, will be operating in accordance to the winter schedule, the Ministry of Culture announced.

Attica’s Archaeological Sites, Museums to Remain Closed on July 29-30

Archaeological sites and museums in Attica will remain closed on July 29 and 30 due to a 48-hour strike called by Culture Ministry employees.

Greece To Promote Cultural Heritage Through “Thematic Destinations”

The Greek Tourism Ministry is planning to enrich and improve the country's tourism offer through the promotion of "thematic destinations."

Initiative Launched For The Restoration Of Important Monuments On Kefalonia Island

The strong earthquakes that recently rocked Kefalonia have prompted the Greek Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET) to draw attention to all of the island's monuments that are in need of restoration and repair.
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GNTO Releases New Greek Travel Guides

Τhe Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) recently released three new printed travel guides on Thrace, the Dodecanese and the Ionian Islands.
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Greek Sites To Stay Open For Full Moon On 21 August

More than 100 archaeological sites, monuments and museums throughout Greece will remain open on the night of 21 August 2013 to celebrate the full moon.
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Open House Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki will give its citizens and visitors alike their first chance to explore and engage directly with architecture of the city this weekend. 56 buildings will open, ranging from monuments to residential buildings and public edifices and spanning centuries of history, from...

Greece’s Archaeological Sites Get Single Brand Identity

A single brand identity, titled “Monuments and Museums of Greece” and a logo, common for all museums and monuments of Greece, was publicized last month by the Culture and Tourism Ministry.

Religious Tourism To Be Promoted In Greece

Deputy Culture and Tourism Minister George Nikitiadis recently presented the conclusions of a report on the development and promotion of religious and pilgrimage tourism in Greece.

Greek Museums And Sites Get New Standards

“Our goal is for all monuments to provide the basic services to the visitor,” Culture and Tourism Minister Pavlos Yeroulanos said while reviewing the progress of the ministry’s three-year plan to upgrade services of archaeological sites and museums. The program was launched in...

Hotel Chamber Lists Proposals For Athens Revamp

The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels recently made a list of proposals aimed for the regeneration of the historic center of Athens after Government Vice President Theodoros Pagalos submitted the relevant topic on Greek Open Government Initiative opengov for public consultation.

Small Ferries Link Corfu And Sarande

A total of up to 500 people a day can visit Sarande from Corfu and vice-versa thanks to three small ferries which carry out three sailings daily. The sailings were resumed after disturbances a few years back and now there is an upward trend regarding passenger travel.
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