Full Moon Eclipse over Parthenon, originally uploaded by greek58. UPDATE FOR 2011 – Lots of sites will be open on August 13, just not the Acropolis! See the latest post for a complete list. The Acropolis after dark? Check out … Read More
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Are you in Athens this coming week? If so, plan accordingly because in honor of International Museum Day – the Acropolis & other sites are FREE on May 18, 2001.
The Friends of the Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens present a guided tour of the NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM to be conducted by Dr. Stavros Paspalas and PRE-CHRISTMAS LUNCH on Sunday 12 DECEMBER 2010 On its opening the New Acropolis Museum … Read More
Full Moon Festival, originally uploaded by greek58. In addition to experiencing the Parthenon under the light of the silver moon, this August 24, 2010 visitors to the Acropolis Museum will also be treated to a concert at 9 PM. The … Read More
Title: Full Moon Festival on the Acropolis Location: Acropolis Description: Wander around the Acropolis with the Parthenon bathed in the light of the full moon, as classical musicians serenade you. For a brief moment in time, experience the Acropolis and … Read More
Every August, on the eve of the full moon, several archeological sites in Greece stay open late for a full moon festival. This year, 2008, is no different, and if you are fortunate enough to be in Athens on August … Read More
1. A day in the old city, Plaka, Acropolis – wandering around Plaka you can visit the Folklore Museum as well, and of course, a visit to the Parliament, for the changing of the guard (Evzones — I never tire … Read More
One of my favorite things to do in Athens in the summertime is to attend a concert or performance at the Herod Atticus Theater in the historical center. There is actually nothing quite like a concert under the stars, beneath … Read More
The doors of the long awaited new Acropolis Museum, located at the base of the Acropolis in the Makrigianni neighborhood of Athens, opened today! Currently only the first floor of the museum, with an exhibition entitled “The Museum and the … Read More