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Greece to Showcase Temple of Poseidon at Sounion with New Lighting

The Greek Culture Ministry has plans to modernize the lighting design at the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion.

Attica Region Releases New Tourism Promo Video

The “Attica. Yes!” new promo video has been released to highlight the Greek region’s unique tourism appeal to international travelers.

Athens and Crete on ‘Best European Destinations’ List for 2022

Athens and Crete are among Europe’s top 20 best destinations for travel in 2022, according to a list by the EBD.

Dior Takes its ‘Cruise 2022’ Collection to More Greek Destinations

Following an impressive fashion show in Athens last summer, Dior has taken its ‘Cruise 2022’ collection to more Greek destinations.

Greek ‘Beauty and Light’ Feature in Dior Athens Show

The beauty and light of Greece on Thursday traveled the world via the live broadcast of Dior’s Cruise 2022 Collection show, straight from Athens' Panathenaic Marble Stadium.

Greece in the Spotlight for Dior Cruise Collection Show

Athens’ Kallimarmaro Panathenaic Stadium and Greek textile and fashion creations on June 17 will take center stage for the runway show of Dior’s “Croisière 2022” collection.

Athens’ Kallimarmaro Stadium to Host Dior Runway Show on June 17

Dior will hold its "Croisière" runway show at the Kallimarmaro Stadium in Athens on June 17, after receiving the approval of Greece’s Archaeological Council (KAS).

Athens on Lonely Planet’s ‘Best-value’ List for 2020

Lonely Planet has included Athens, Greece, on the list of the 10 Best-value Destinations for an Affordable Adventure in 2020.

Sounion to Serve as Catwalk for Mary Katrantzou Fashion Creations

The Temple of Poseidon at Sounion will be the venue of a fashion show of internationally-acclaimed Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou.

Foreign Media Introduced to Athenian Riviera’s Tourism Offerings

The natural beauty and tourism offerings of the Athenian Riviera were recently presented to foreign journalists, who visited Athens as part of a press trip organized by the Region of Attica.

Culture Ministry: BBC to Film at Sounion on April 12

Adjustments will be made to the operation of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on April 12, for the filming of the BBC's "The Little Drummer Girl".

A Full-day Yachting Experience with Sounio Cruise

Whether sunbathing on the deck is your thing or snorkelling in crystal clear waters, Sounio Cruise is ready to make your dreams come true offering daily cruises on board small yachts to Sounion.

‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance on Display at Athens Airport

"Drops of Breath", the world’s first underwater dance performance that took place under the ancient Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio, Attica, last September, is the theme of the new exhibition that recently opened at the Art and Environment Exhibition Area in Athens...

World Premiere for ‘Drops of Breath’ Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

Following two years of intensive research and rehearsing, "Drops of Breath", an impressive underwater dance – visual performance, is getting ready for its opening in Greece, at Cape Sounio beach on September 25.

July Teaser Video for Upcoming World’s 1st Underwater Dance Performance in Greece

In anticipation of the world premiere of "Drops of Breath" in Greece, the first underwater dance-visual performance in the heart of the Mediterranean sea, organizers have released the July teaser video.

August Full Moon In Greece: Special Events At Museums & Sites

The August full moon will be celebrated this year with over 110 free events and late-night openings of archaeological sites and museums across Greece on Sunday 10 August.

Temple of Poseidon

The sanctuary at Sounion is one of the most important sanctuaries in Attica. Sporadic finds point to the conclusion that the site was inhabited in the prehistoric period but there is no evidence of religious practice in such an early date. "Sounion Hieron" (sanctuary of Sounion)...
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“Supermoon” Dazzled Skywatchers On Sunday, 23 June

Lunar enthusiasts gathered to admire the "supermoon" on Sunday 23 June as the moon swung closer to Earth than usual and gave the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Pictures of the supermoon seen from Greece included!