Culture

The Greek government has announced plans to restore the Tatoi Estate – once the summer retreat of Greece’s former royal family – to its previous glory.

Recent discoveries on the islet of Daskalio, off Keros, in the Cyclades, may hold the secret to the birth of Ancient Greece, according to archaeologists.

Visitor numbers to Greek museums dropped by 5.5 percent in March compared to the same month a year ago, with revenue recording a 6.6 percent rise.

The Castle of Skyros, located on the highest point of the island’s main town, has reopened to the public after remaining closed for 18 years.

The Acropolis site will now have a permanent doctor on duty, nursing personnel and a standby ambulance, according to Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.

A piece of skull found in Mani, Southern Greece, appears to be the oldest human fossil ever found outside Africa, according to scientists.

Three key cultural and tourism projects in the Thessaly Region have secured 4.4 million euros in EU funding for upgrades.

Three sites in Western Greece have secured 7.5 million euros in EU funding for restoration, preservation and maintenance works.

Restoration and support works on the Kasta tomb at the Amphipolis site in northern Greece, are set to be completed by August.

A 1934 silo on the port of Piraeus is set to be converted into a Museum of Underwater Antiquities, following the scheme’s approval by Greece’s Port Planning and Development Committee.

New rates for admission to Greek archaeological sites and museums, as well as discounted rates for certain visitor categories, have been announced.

EU grants have been secured for the restoration of three major sites of cultural importance in the Central Greece Region.

The Acropolis Museum is launching a new cycle of guided tours to the excavation site of the ancient Athens neighborhood, located underneath its premises.

Aiming to preserve the cultural heritage of the Peloponnese, the Culture Ministry has secured funding for the restoration of four main sites in the region.

Visitors to Athens this summer will have the chance to experience ancient Greek theater at three sites in the Greek capital.

The Greek Culture Ministry is extending its upgraded e-ticket to a number of new sites and museums across Greece, aiming to improve the overall tourist experience.

A number of Greek monuments that have stood intact since antiquity now appear to be facing the consequences of climate change, according to scientists.

Theatrical performances by Greek and foreign artists, music concerts, opera tributes and contemporary dance shows are among the events included in this year’s diverse program of the Athens & Epidaurus …

A number of restoration and renovation projects at cultural sites across Greece have secured EU funding, according to the Greek Ministry of Culture.

The Grecotel Pallas Athena hotel in Athens city center is hosting a retrospective exhibition of Greek artist Kostas Spyropoulos.