Greece and Qatar Set Foundations for Long-term Cooperation in Culture

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Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani Greece and Qatar have set the foundations for a long-term cooperation in culture following a recent visit of Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni to Doha where she met with Qatar Museums Chairperson Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani. During the meeting, Mendoni agreed

National Gallery in Athens to Open Once Covid-19 Restrictions are Lifted

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The National Gallery in Athens. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The National Gallery in Athens, as well as all of the museums and cultural venues in Greece, will open its doors to the public as soon as the epidemiological situation will allow, the Culture Ministry said in a recent announcement. Closed for several years due […]

Greece’s New 1821 App Features Revolution Sites and Monuments

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A new free app that provides information on landmarks and monuments related to the 1821 Greek War of Independence was launched on Wednesday by the Greek Tourism Ministry in collaboration with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) as part of this year’s bicentennial celebrations. The ministry hopes the app will serve as a useful guide […]

Greece Gives Divers Access to 91 Ship and Plane Wrecks

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A German Arado 196 aircraft located in the bay of Irakleia, at a depth of 11 meters. It was shot down during World War II. Photo source: Culture Ministry The Greek Culture Ministry under the guidance of the Central Council for Modern Monuments is allowing access to 91 ship and plane wrecks across the country […]

Greece Eagerly Awaits Revamped National Gallery Official Opening

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Photos © Greek Culture Ministry Athens’ pride and joy, the renovated National Gallery will be inaugurated on Wednesday, March 24, on occasion of bicentennial celebrations marking the 1821 Greek War of Independence in the presence of world leaders and dignitaries. Visiting Athens to mark the 200 years since the Greek Revolution in 1821 will be […]

National Gallery Prepares to Celebrate Greece 2021 Bicentennial

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni overseeing the works at the National Gallery. Photo source: Culture Ministry The National Gallery in Athens will be welcoming world leaders on March 24 to mark the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence on March 25, according to an announcement by the Culture Ministry. Commemorating 200 years since the Greek […]

Parthenon Marbles Dispute Heats Up After UK PM’s Comment

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Sculptures from the Parthenon temple on display at the British Museum. Photo source: British Museum Greece reacted strongly this week to claims made by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that Britain will not return the Parthenon Marbles to legal owner Greece, reigniting an age-old dispute. “Greece does not accept the legal acquisition and ownership of […]

Ziller-Loverdos Mansion in Athens to Open Doors as Museum

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The historic Ziller-Loverdos Mansion, located near the center of Athens, will reopen its doors as a museum at the end of April. Built in 1882, the mansion was the residence of German architect Ernst Ziller. The building combines elements of ancient architecture with 19th century European trends. Its facade is adorned with Caryatid heads, while […]

Greece and Spain Discuss Cooperation in Culture

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Ambassador of Spain to Greece Enrique Viguera and Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni Greece and Spain laid the groundwork for future cooperation in culture to include join digital exhibitions, the Greek Culture Ministry announced after a meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and Ambassador of Spain to Greece, Enrique Viguera. Mendoni and Viguera discussed a […]

Haidari Municipality Plans to Restore Historic Monuments to Attract Visitors

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The Palataki tower in Haidari. Photo source: Municipality of Haidari The Municipality of Haidari, located a few kilometers west of Athens’ center, is planning to restore its Palataki tower, a monument of significant historic value, aiming to promote the area’s cultural heritage and attract visitors. The municipality has secured funds of 3 million euros by […]