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
Archeology
Beyond Athens: Exploring Ramnous
As you plan your trip to Athens you’ll quickly learn about the popular Athens day trips: a half day to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Posiedon, a full day trip to explore the Argoloid peninsula with a stop in … Read More
Athens Daytrips: A scared spring & an oracle
It may sound like Delphi, but its not. In fact if you aren’t keen on a 2.5 – 3 hour drive (each way) to reach the site where the famous Oracle of Delphi held court, perhaps you’ll be intrigued to … Read More
A surprising stroll in Athens
Athens has lots of popular walks, but most visitors would never consider taking a walk to Athens’ “most excellent suburb”, thinking, of course, it way to far to attempt on foot. But to the surprise of most people who venture … Read More
New Discoveries in Athens
It feels like months since I’ve written anything new on True-Athens.com. Part of the problem I face is that it feels like when I’m in Athens I get so (happily) busy. My Athena is so full of distractions that once … Read More
Marathon is more than a race
First published in 2010 – Reposted for the upcoming Athens Marathon in November 2011 With this year being the 2500th anniversary of the first Marathon, I’ve finally decided to make the rounds of that historic area 40 km from my … Read More
Free Museums, Free Archeological Sites
In honor of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Culture opens all government operated museums and archeological sites for free! This year, that will be Monday, September 27, 2010 … mark your calendar! This also coincides with the end of … Read More
Have you seen this girl?
Missing for 2500 years, young Athenian girl “reborn” at the Athens International Airport (June 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010) Near entrance 1 on the Arrivals Level – check it out after you’ve checked yourself in and before you leave … Read More
Unlikely souvenir shopping uncovers some interesting finds (and great dessert, too!)
My parents were in town, and we had to run out to the Greek (European) version of Home Depot for souvenirs from their trip to Greece. You might wonder what sort of souvenirs one might find in a home improvement … Read More
World Heritage Sites in Athens and Beyond
While most visitors to Greece know about the Acropolis, and that in general Greece is full of archeology, many people are not aware that it’s home to a total of 16 UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites, and that four of these … Read More