The Olympic Flame Lightening and Handover took place the 18th and 19th of October. On the 18th, Xanthi Georgiou naturally lightened the Flame by the sun. A ritual which took place […]
Activities for kids, Athens 2021
Activities for kids, Athens 2021
It is officially autumn! If you find yourself in Athens from October till December there are plenty of options concerning activities for kids!The Municipality of Athens has organized many creative, […]
A distinguished art project in Goulandris Foundation, October/Athens
A distinguished art project in Goulandris Foundation, October/Athens
A multidisciplinary art project will take place in Goulandris Foundation during October in Athens. Inspired by the majestic work of the photo reporter W. Eugene Smith, the visitor will enjoy […]
Cultural events in October, Athens
Cultural events in October, Athens
Ready to enjoy some art while in Athens? October is the best month to expand your horizons… Music 11/10/21-12/10/21 Jazz/Blues/Ethnic Yorgos Fakanas Group more info (0030) 210 4813605 11/10/21 Traditional/Folk […]
Visit a unique exhibition at the War Museum
Visit a unique exhibition at the War Museum
The Greek state, wishing to honor all those who fought for the Independence of Greece, decided in 1964 to establish a War Museum. The Museum opened to the public in […]
Cultural events in Athens, autumn-winter 2021
Cultural events in Athens, autumn-winter 2021
We missed all the cultural events last year, but this year looks promising! We have gathered some of the events which will take place this autumn in Athens, take a […]
Heritage Open to All
Heritage Open to All
The Acropolis Museum participates in the celebration of European Days Of Cultural Heritage with the program “A museum open to all”, which is addressed to Immigrant and Refugee Accommodation Structures. […]
Grape harvest, an ancient tradition
Grape harvest, an ancient tradition
Since antiquity Greeks have been celebrating the month of September as the month of grape harvesting. It is a communal activity because it needs the collaboration between more than one […]
Farewell to a great composer
Farewell to a great composer
Since antiquity, Greeks have embraced the arts. The Muses were the protectors of the arts and especially music. Etymologically the word music derives from them! You may already be familiar […]
Top 4 Contemporary Cultural centers and museums
Top 4 Contemporary Cultural centers and museums
The ancient heritage of Athens is well known. What about the contemporary culture? After visiting the Acropolis, one should definetely consider to meet Greece’s prominent contemporary art centers and museums. In […]