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Easter in Athens

April 22, 2011February 5, 2011 by Athensguide

Greek Orthodox Easter is a wonderful time to visit Athens. Spring will have sprung and the Good Friday  processional and Easter eve (midnight Saturday) service will always leave me with a tingle down my spine for their beauty. Regardless of … Read More

Categories Where to Visit when Nothing is Open Tags Apokreas, Apokries, Athens, Carnival, Carnivale, Easter, Holiday closings, Holidays, Lent

Don’t miss the Party! Athens Apokreas – Carnival 2010

January 18, 2017February 2, 2010 by Athensguide

Once more the city of Athens will be celebrating Carnival this February. Carnival Season starts on Thursday, February 4, 2010 with Smoke Thursday dinners across the city. Carnival is one of the most festive times to visit Athens, as the … Read More

Categories Ideas for families Tags Apokreas, Athens, Carnival, Easter, Holidays

Forget Rootop Pools, how about a Rooftop Ice Skating Rink?

December 4, 2009 by Athensguide

Yes, a rooftop ice skating rink opens in Athens on December, 2010, one of many Christmas in Athens events. The ice skating rink will be open from December 4, 2009 until late February 2010, daily from 11:00 to 23:30. Admission … Read More

Categories Ideas for families Tags Athens, Christmas in Athens, Events, Greece, Holidays

Go Fly a Kite! On Monday March 10 in Athens

September 15, 2008February 29, 2008 by Athensguide

Monday March 10 is Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) Bring your kite to Philopappou Hill and join in the fun and children of all ages continue the Greek tradition of kite flying on Clean Monday. Bands will perform traditional Greek music … Read More

Categories Ideas for families, Where to Visit when Nothing is Open Tags Athens, Easter, Holiday closings, Holidays, Philopappou Hill

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