Aegina’s Ancient Temple of Aphaea to Get Lighting System

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Temple of Aphaea, Aegina. Photo source: Culture Ministry A new lighting system will soon be installed at the ancient temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina, after Greece’s Central Archaeological Council approved the project’s study. The temple’s lighting project will follow the example of other significant monuments such as the Acropolis and Athens’ Ancient […]

Culture Ministry: Summer Operating Hours for Archaeological Sites, Museums

By admin 5 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

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The archaeological site of Vravrona in Attica. Photo source: digitalculture.gov.gr The Ministry of Culture has announced the summer operating hours of archaeological sites and museums across Greece. According to a ministry announcement, the opening hours of archaeological sites, monuments and museums have been divided into two main categories, with the first concerning

Underwater Excavation Off Kasos Uncovers Ancient Shipwrecks and Cargo

By admin 20 Ιανουαρίου 2021 No comment

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Photo source: Ministry of Culture A shipwreck of the Roman period and its cargo are among the significant finds of an underwater excavation that was carried out by archaeologists off the Greek island of Kasos in the Dodecanese. According to the Culture Ministry, the shipwreck dates between the 2nd and 3rd century AD. Its cargo […]

Works of Greek Poet Odysseus Elytis Find a Home in Athens

By admin 16 Δεκεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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Poems, photographs and texts of renowned Greek poet Odysseas Elytis will find a permanent home on the corner of Dioskourou and Polygnotou streets in Athens’ central district of Plaka. Considered one of the most praised poets of the second half of the 20th century, Elytis was born on Crete in 1911 and passed away in […]

New Archaeological Museum to Open in Ermionida, Greece

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Ermioni, Peloponnese. Photo source: Ministry of Culture The Greek Culture Ministry recently announced plans to open a new archaeological museum in Ermionida, a municipality located in eastern Peloponnese. Details for the museum’s establishment were discussed during an online meeting between Culture Minister Lina Mendoni, Ermionida Mayor Ioannis Georgopoulos, Argolis

Hellenic Parliament Building to Get a Facelift

By admin 11 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020 No comment

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The Hellenic Parliament in Athens. Photo: GTP The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in central Athens is undergoing restoration and maintenance works, expected to be completed by March 2021 in time for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Greece’s independence. The history of the impressive building is linked to the […]

Culture at Home: Greece’s National Theater Streams Plays for Free Online

By admin 3 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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The National Theater of Greece is offering free access to some of its performances via its website, in an effort to bring people closer to art amid the coronavirus pandemic. Operating for more than 100 years, Greece’s National Theater has staged works of popular ancient, classic and contemporary writers. “We are responding to the COVID-19 […]