Athens to Welcome Olympic Museum in 2021

By admin 19 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

Athens Olympic Museum Athens will soon welcome its own Olympic Museum dedicated to the long history of the Olympic Games. The Athens Olympic Museum will be located at the former International Broadcasting Center of Athens 2004, which today houses the Golden Hall shopping center in the northern suburb of Marousi. It will operate under the […]

Greece Receives First High-speed Passenger Train

By admin 18 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The ETR470 Pendolino train on its way to Greece. Photo source: Alstom Trainose recently welcomed Greece’s first high-speed electrified passenger train expected to conduct the Athens – Thessaloniki itinerary in less than four hours. The high -speed train (referred to as Silver Arrow or White Arrow) will undergo its first tests during the last week […]

Athens Clears Way for Renovation of Landmark Buildings

By admin 18 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The Μunicipality of Athens announced on Monday that it was handing over 63 abandoned buildings for renovation as part of its city regeneration plan. The municipal authority said the aim is to pave the way for the buildings’ renovation and “return to society”. Formerly occupied by squatters, the derelict buildings, many of which are architectural gems, […]

Life-size Replica of Athens’ Herodion Shines at China’s Harbin Ice Festival

By admin 14 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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An impressive life-size replica of Athens’ Herod Atticus Odeon (also known as Herodion), made exclusively of ice, was recently presented at the 37th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in China. Considered the largest ice and snow event in the world, the International Ice and Snow Festival takes place annually during January and February in […]

Museum of Modern Greek Culture to Open in Plaka

By admin 7 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Greek Culture Ministry A Museum of Modern Greek Culture in the heart of Athens is set to open in May 2021 featuring exhibits that showcase the country’s culture through time, Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced in late December. Consisting of 18 preserved buildings including the 1759 Tzisdarakis Mosque and the Bath House of […]

National Gallery in Athens Expected to Open in March

By admin 4 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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The National Gallery in Athens is expected to open its doors to the public in March, as the project for the revamp and expansion of its premises has entered its final phase. According to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, there have been difficulties and delays due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, but the Ministry has set […]

Mayor: Athens Aiming to Attract Innovators, Investors

By admin 28 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Establishing Athens into an attractive destination for investors, visitors and residents, and tapping into new forms of tourism are the city authority’s priorities for the next day, said Athens Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis during an online conference organized the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) and Marketing Greece. Referring to the lessons learned from the

Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery to Launch Virtual Art Tours

By admin 23 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Galerie Café – Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery Collection As of next year, the Athens Capital Hotel-MGallery Collection will launch virtual art tours through videos on social media to showcase its collection of artwork. In each video, the hotel’s art consultant Maria Migadi will explain the philosophy of the hotel’s collection and indicate the position […]

Greek Professionals Expect New Tourism Trends After Covid-19

By admin 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Athens Capital Hotel – MGallery and Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens. The coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is expected bring new trends in the travel and tourism industry, emerging from the desire of travelers for safe but also vivid experiences. Travel and hospitality professionals expect the sector to undergo significant changes as soon as the pandemic […]

Acropolis Museum Becomes Digital

By admin 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Acropolis Museum in Athens, has launched a new sophisticated online platform featuring artifacts of its permanent collection as well as information about its temporary exhibitions, educational programs and more. A part of the program “Creation of the Digital Acropolis Museum”, the new website is available on www.theacropolismuseum.gr and showcases the multiple