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Greece Opens Acropolis, Other Archaeological Sites
Greece reopened the Acropolis in Athens and other ancient sites nationwide as the country is getting prepared for the tourism season.
Environment
The Great Walk of Athens Promises to Unify Archaeological Sites
The final plan for turning Vasilisis Olgas Avenue in central Athens into a completely pedestrian way was presented by the Municipality of Athens on Wednesday.
The plan, part of the project for the unification of the major archaeological sites of...
Archaeology
Acropolis Reopens, Along With 200 Other Greek Archaeological Sites
A lone tourist was among the first to enter the archaeological site on the Acropolis on Monday, as authorities opened up more than 200 archaeological sites in Greece which had remained closed for almost two months due to the...
Archaeology
Greece Set to Reopen Archaeological Sites, Museums Soon
Greece is to gradually open its ancient cultural heritage starting on May 18, when visitors will again be free to marvel at the Acropolis, Delphi, Ancient Olympia and a host of other archaeological sites across the country.
Museums are scheduled...
Archaeology
Greece to Reopen Archaeological Sites on May 18
Greece announced on Wednesday that all archaeological sites in the nation, which were closed for two months as part of the country's coronavirus containment measures, will reopen to the public on May 18.
Culture Minister Lina Mendoni said that new...
Archaeology
Greece Shuts Down Museums, Archaeological Sites Due to Coronavirus
The Greek Ministry of Culture announced on Friday that it is closing down the country's museums and archaeological sites -- at least until March 30 -- to help control the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement, the Ministry said that...
Culture
Revenues at Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites Continues to Rise
The number of visitors to Greek museums recorded an increase of 2.5 percent and there was a 12.3 percent rise in visits to the country's many archaeological sites in September of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.
These very encouraging figures...
Archaeology
August Full Moon Events at Greece's Archaeological Sites Now Underway
Events celebrating the full moon of August at archaeological sites throughout Greece are now underway and will conclude on Sunday, August 19, the Ministry of Culture announced in a statement issued on Monday.
This year's full moon will occur on...
Archaeology
Series of Events to Mark August Full Moon at Greek Archaeological Sites
Greece's Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday a series of events that will be held under August's full moon at archaeological sites and museums around Greece.
This year's events are part of a long-lasting and popular tradition of observing and celebrating the...
Culture
Athens Museums, Archaeological Sites to Extend Opening Hours
The Greek culture ministry announced on Thursday that archaeological sites, monuments and museums in Athens can begin extended summer hours of operation times beginning on Friday.
Those sites in other parts of Greece may extend their hours beginning at the...
Archaeology
Greek Museums, Archaeological Sites to Have Extended Hours Beginning April 1
Several major Greek museums and archaeological sites will remain open for longer hours as of April 1, the country's Ministry of Culture said earlier this week.
The museums and sites will be equipped with more seasonal staff to cope with...
Archaeology
ELSTAT: Visitors and Revenue to Museums, Archaeological Sites Up in Jan-Oct 2018
Visitors to Greek museums and archaeological sites in October 2018 posted a 13.4 pct and 12.4 pct rise respectively in comparison with the same month in 2017 the Hellenic Statistical Authority ELSTAT reported on Friday.
The increase in total visitors...
Archaeology
Greece Removes Archaeological Sites from Privatization Fund After Protests
The Greek government has decided to remove more than 2,000 ancient sites, monuments and museums from a state assets fund after archaeologists protested, fearing the country's heritage might be sold off.
Among the sites included was the Palace of Knossos...
Archaeology
Greek Archaeological Sites' Hours of Operation Changing
According to a decision made by the Greek Ministry of Culture, the majority of Greek archaeological sites, museums and exhibitions will change their hours of operation between January 7 and February 28, 2019.
The decision, which was published in the...
Greece
Greek Museums and Archaeological Sites See Increase in Visitors, Revenue
Museums and archaeological sites in Greece have seen a large increase in the number of visitors and revenue during the first seven months of this year, according to ELSTAT figures released on Monday.
The Hellenic Statistical Authority data show a...