Celebrating 70 Years of the Athens Epidaurus Festival: 95 Days of Art, 107+ Productions, 3,000+ Artists
The Athens Epidaurus Festival is Greece’s leading cultural organisation and one of the oldest...
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The history of the Athenian “polykatoikía”
The modern city of Athens is often perceived as a concrete jungle filled with tall apartment...
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Explore four new museums that have opened in Athens
Four new museums opened in Athens during the past year, further enriching the Greek capital’s...
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The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life
Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.
The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.
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The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA)
The Athens Development and Destination Management Agency (EATA) plans and implements development and promotion projects to improve the city’s image as an ideal destination for visitors, professionals and investors.
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Takis Zenetos: The modernist architect who prophesied our digital lives
A supporter of radical modernism, Takis Ch. Zenetos is recognized as one of the leading...
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‘A National Gallery for Everyone’ | The new programme for 2023-2024
The new programme of the recently renovated National Gallery – Alexandros Soutsos Museum was...
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Arts in Greece l A Tribute to George Lazongas
Greek News Agenda pays tribute to the renowned Greek visual artist George Lazongas who died at the...
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Ramnous, the Best-Preserved Ancient Attic Deme: Temples, Fortresses, and Hidden Beaches
Αt the northeastern edge of Attica, about 60km from Athens, next to the Euboean Gulf, lie the ruins of the ancient deme of Ramnous (Ramnountas). Ramnous is the best-preserved ancient Attic deme site and belonged to the Aiandidae tribe (Demes were suburbs or subdivisions of the ancient city-state of...
EuroVelo, the European cycle route network in Greece
Cycling is an activity that allows you to discover the natural and cultural treasures of a region in the most pleasant and environmentally friendly way. With its mild climate, Mediterranean landscapes, rich history and world-renowned monuments, Greece is a tourist paradise for cyclists. Cycle touris...
Takis’ Philosophy: A Dialogue Between Art, Science and the Cosmos
Art, Magnetism, and the Infinite: A Tribute to Takis The Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation celebrates the centenary of Takis with a landmark Exhibition: TAKIS 1∞. In collaboration with the Takis Foundation, the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation presents this major retrospective exhibition...