Culture

The Greek Culture Ministry has responded to reactions concerning the repair of special paths – with cement – that enable access to the monuments of the Acropolis in Athens.

The “Greece 1821-2021” organizing committee has revealed a video dedicated to the 200th anniversary since the Greek War of Independence.

The Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens is among the winners of the Postcards competition of the #EUinmyRegion campaign.

A large colorful mural has been created on a pedestrian street near the center of Athens, by five Greek and Italian street artists, with the support of the city’s municipality.

British historian Bettany Hughes recently arrived in Thessaloniki to start filming the “Wonders of Greece”, her latest TV project that will focus on the country’s culture and landscape.

Visitors of the Acropolis are invited to send photographs they may have that show the changes the Acropolis monuments have gone through during the last 45 years.

Five ancient Greek coins that were saved last-minute from being auctioned off in Munich and Zurich, have been returned to Greece.

The Athens Acropolis has emerged in new light, after a new lighting design was unveiled in the presence of city and government officials.

The British Museum is still refusing to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece, claiming it has “no intention of removing controversial objects from public display”.

A new lighting system has been installed at the Acropolis in Athens to unveil the unique features of Greece’s landmark monument.

The French movie “On sourit pour la photo” has finished filming in Athens and the island of Aegina, with the support of the GNTO.

The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is offering its visitors the opportunity to experience digital tours around its permanent collections just by using their smartphone or tablet.

A museum complex dedicated to the long history and rich cultural heritage of the island of Symi has reopened its doors to the public following an extensive renovation.

The “Maria Callas: Lettres et Mémoire” performances, starring Monica Bellucci and scheduled to take place September 28-30 in Athens, have been postponed.

The Ioannina Castle, in northwestern Greece, is undergoing restoration works to open its doors to visitors as a cultural park.

The exterior of the historic building of the Hellenic Parliament in Athens is undergoing restoration, expected to be completed by March 2021.

American actor Mickey Rourke recently arrived in Greece to film the “Man of God”, a movie focused on the trials and tribulations of Saint Nektarios of Aegina.

Greece’s Archaeological Resources Fund has launched a collection of textile face masks featuring prints and drawings inspired by the country’s rich cultural heritage.

The archaeological site of Mycenae has reopened to visitors after a recent wildfire charred the surrounding area.

Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said the archaeological site of Mycenae, evacuated on Sunday due to a wildfire, would open soon.