Underground Art and Archaeology
Have you found yourself in Athens on a holiday, and the sites are closed? Or perhaps it’s a rare rainy day and you’d like to find a way to stay under cover, yet still see some sites? How about an … Read More
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Sometimes it rains in Athens … but that’s ok!
Greece, land of sunshine, true. But every once in awhile there are a few days of rain. It can happen anytime. I’ve seen 3 days of rain in June, I’ve seen 3 days of rain in August, Looks like we’re … Read More
Three days in Thisseio
Although I’m a Pagrati girl to the core, every once in awhile I get a chance to go on vacation in Athens, heading across the historical center, and landing at a lovely, romantic Neo-Classical home just off the Grand Promenade … Read More
Athens Best Kept Secret IMHO
The Athens “First Cemetery” (Protonekrotafio) is one of Athens’ best kept secrets. Don’t confuse it with the Ancient Cemetery at Keramikos, which incidentally was also one of Athens best kept archeological secrets until very recently. Understandably a place of human … Read More
Ten things to do in Athens with children that don’t involve old rocks
Traveling with children should be a fun experience, but all too often parents forget that kids don’t always like the same things we like, or that they don’t always move at the same pace as the grown-ups move. There’s alot … Read More
Open Walks in Athens: 18 museums with free admission
OpenWalkAthens 4 Free Museums in Athens Sunday, November 2 11:00 AM -4:00 PM Come and discover the wealth that hide small museums in the city: 18 Museums Guided tours, interactive exhibits, screenings video, activities for children and families, educational programs, personal … Read More
August full moon activities in Athens (& beyond)
The August full moon is always a special time in Greece, and 2013 will be no exception. Already announced are concerts on Philopapou Hill and at Ancient Elefsina, and several other events are in the works which are still to … Read More
Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2013
The Herodion – Herod Atticus Theater June 7, 9, 11 & 13 – Greek National Opera presents Wagner’s Flying Dutchman June 14 – Guiseppe Verdi’s Requim June 22 – Patti Smith July 1 – Diana Krall July 15 – … Read More
Celebrate for free day & night at the Cycladic Art Museum
For the 6th consecutive year, The Museum of Cycladic Art celebrates with the international museum community “Day & Night at the Museum” – opening its doors to the public with free admission from 10.00 am until midnight on May … Read More
Athens & Epidaurus Festivals 2013
The schedule for the 2013 Athens & Epidaurus Festivals in Greece will be announced in mid-May. “Athens Festival” events, which take place around Athens at vanues like the theater under the Acropolis: the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Peiraios 260, and … Read More