The Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum .Photo source: The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles In a slight shift of approach, Downing Street said this week that the decision to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece was up to the British Museum and not the government. The statement was made prior to a […]
The Parthenon on the Acropolis hill. Photo source: @Visit Greece The Culture Ministry will use every funding tool available for the upgrade and protection of the Acropolis archaeological site and its monuments, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said during the 7th International Meeting for the Restoration of the Acropolis Monuments in Athens. “The image of the […]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Photo source: Prime Minister GR Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Friday called for the United Kingdom to return the Parthenon marbles to Athens, Speaking during UNESCO’s 75th anniversary event in Paris, the PM said that the sculptures of the Parthenon make up a hugely significant piece of the world’s […]
© Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens, has introduced new winter programs and a reduced admission fee (5 euros) for children and adults. The museum’s winter program will run during the November 1 – March 31 period. The newly launched programs are the following: Saturday at the Museum with 20+1 masterpieces […]
Photo source: Acropolis Museum © Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced the extension of its “A museum open to all” cultural program for migrants and refugees until October 7. Launched earlier in September to celebrate the European Heritage Days, the program was initially planned to run until September 26. Following its success, […]
The “Persian or Scythian Rider”. Copyright: Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the Acropolis Museum in Athens will hold the cultural program “A Museum Open to All” for migrants and refugees during September 24-26. Organized every September by the European Union and the Council of Europe, the European […]
Grecotel Pallas Athena hotel The Grecotel Pallas Athena hotel, located near the center of Athens, is getting ready to reopen its doors on September 3. Grecotel Pallas Athena is an avant-garde boutique hotel combining authentic hospitality with art. A member of Grecotel Hotels & Resorts, it offers luxury accommodation near the city’s landmark sites. The […]
Photo © Acropolis Museum / Giorgos Vitsaropoulos The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced a special weekend on the occasion of this year’s August Full Moon on Sunday, August 22. According to an announcement, the Acropolis Museum will offer to its visitors the opportunity to enjoy its exhibits as follows: Saturday, August 21 – The museum exhibition
Accor, a leading hospitality group, recently informed that the ibis Styles Athens Routes, a four-star design hotel in downtown Athens, is once again up and running. ibis Styles hotels are spaces of creative flair and contemporary comfort – the perfect home base for the modern-day traveler, says Accor. “Tradition meets innovation, antiquity meets modernity and […]
Athens Gate Hotel The Athens Gate Hotel, located a few steps away from the Greek capital’s landmark sites such as the Acropolis and the Temple Olympian Zeus, is open and welcoming guests to its luxury premises. Featuring a modern, elegant design combining marble and wood, the hotel offers 99 rooms ideal for couples and families […]

















