Culture

More than 70 cultural events will be held this summer across Greece as part of the 5th “All of Greece, One Culture” initiative.

A new “Museum under the Museum” has opened in Athens, hosting rare exhibits and artifacts from the ancient city’s past residents.

Athens honors Japanese traditions with the “Natsu Matsuri” festival, featuring a unique blend of cultural events and culinary delights.

The Greek Ministry of Culture and the Museum of Cycladic Art have partnered to enhance the global promotion and preservation of Cycladic culture.

Greece has added 19 traditions and customs including the famous Kalamatianos dance, the Patra Carnival, and Crete’s ‘Rizitika’ folk songs to the National Index of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The true essence of Greece is highlighted in the ‘All You Need is Greece’ art exhibition by Caroline Rovithi, on display until June 30 at the Poseidonion Grand Hotel.

The life and works of Greek rebetiko legend Vassilis Tsitsanis will be honored with the opening of a new museum in his hometown of Trikala.

Turkey disputes the validity of an Ottoman-era firman that allegedly permitted the sale of the Parthenon Marbles to Lord Elgin, challenging the British Museum’s claim of legal ownership.

UNESCO calls on Greece and the UK to resolve the Parthenon Marbles dispute taking into account the historical, cultural, legal, and moral dimensions of the issue.

Athens secured the 16th spot among the top 20 cities worldwide for cultural enthusiasts, owing to its cultural legacy and a count of 495 historical landmarks.

“Boulouki”, a Greek non-profit organization dedicated to preserving traditional Greek buildings is one of the 2024 winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards.

The Museum of Cretan Folklore of Spyros and Eliana Kokotos has opened its doors in the village of Daphnes in Heraklion, showcasing Cretan history and traditions.

The Acropolis Museum has opened an exhibition of photographs by American photographer Robert McCabe, spotlighting the history of post-war Greece.

The Athens Cultural Districts event presented ways culture can enhance the attractiveness of a destination and the tourist experience.

The Athens Epidaurus Festival returns with 93 productions over 85 days, featuring around 2,500 performers and creators from around the world.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will participate in the “Green Cultural Routes” nationwide initiative on Sunday, May 26.

Greece and Turkey agreed to strengthen ties through collaborations in culture and tourism.

The Acropolis Museum in Athens will commemorate International Museum Day on May 18 with free admission and a series of cultural events.

The Greek Culture Ministry is moving ahead with restoration works on the Byzantine castle town of Mystras.

Greece has reacted to an arbitrary decision by the Turkish government to reopen the historic Chora Monastery in Istanbul as a mosque.