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The Zappeion: A Neoclassical Landmark in Athens
One hundred and thirty-two years ago, in October of 1888, Athens' iconic Zappeion Megaron first opened its doors to the public.
Culture
Zappeion Gets New, Brighter Face at Night
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The garden of Zappeion, the Athens emblematic conference and exhibition center, is changing its night face. 17 of its precious statues are getting new lighting at night.
The internationally renowned lighting designer Eleftheria Deko and her team gave new evening...
Greece
The Zappeion: A Neoclassical Landmark in Athens
One hundred and thirty-two years ago, in October of 1888, Athens' iconic Zappeion Megaron first opened its doors to the public.
Greece
131 Years Since Athens' Zappeion Megaron Opened for the First Time
131 years ago, on October 20, 1888 one of Athens' architectural landmarks, the Zappeion Megaron opened its doors for the first time.
Located in the heart of the Greek capital, inside the National Gardens of Athens, the Zappeion, as it...
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39th annual Book festival opens at Zappeion Mansion, Athens
The 39th annual book festival opened yesterday, in the courtyard of the Zappeion Mansion, in central Athens.
The Book Festival, which runs through September 19, is organised annually by the Association of Book Publishers in collaboration with the City of...
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Six Architectural Landmarks of Modern Athens Lost Forever
Some of Athens's architectural landmarks were destroyed in the post-World War II years to make way for modern buildings that epitomized the rapid economic development of the country.
Athens was the youngest capital city in Europe in the nineteenth century...
Art
The Ancient Greek Art of Marble Sculpture Lives on Tinos Island
When one thinks of white, marble art and clear, cerulean waters of Tinos island, Greece comes to mind. The two are synonymous.
Greece
Ernst Ziller, The Architect Who Designed Modern Athens
German architect Ernst Ziller left his own eternal, and magnificent, imprint on Athens by designing some of the city's most iconic buildings.
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Pangrati: The Artsy, Hip Enclave in the Center of Athens
Located just a stroll through the National Gardens away from Athens' iconic Syntagma Square, Pangrati is a thriving hub of arts and culture full of small boutiques, cafes, and cutting-edge restaurants.
Pangrati is a great place to spend an afternoon...
Art
Yannis Tsarouchis: The Voice of Modern Greek Art
Yannis Tsarouchis was one of the most prominent figures of Greek art.
Greece
Top Spots for Sightseeing Around Syntagma Square in Athens
Syntagma Square has literally been the very heart of Athens ever since the city became the capital of the modern Greek state.
Economy
Delphi Economic Forum Delves into the Post-Pandemic World
The prestigious Delphi Economic Forum will take place in person in Delphi from April 6th to 9th after two years of online and hybrid formats due to the pandemic.
Each year, the Delphi Economic Forum welcomes heads of state, policymakers,...
Art
Dimitris Mytaras: A Great Artist of 1960s Greece
Dimitris Mytaras, who passed away on this day in 2017, was one of the most important painters and set designers of the 1960s generation of Greek artists
Business
Greek Toy Manufacturers Urge Support To Unlock Exports Potential
In a market dominated by international franchises and illegal knock-offs, the Greek toy manufacturing industry has stood its ground and continued its long-standing flourishment, providing consistent quality and creative originality to millions of customers in Greece and abroad.
Robust over...
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How to Experience Athens on a Budget of €10 a Day
Now that you have arrived in Athens, how do you enjoy all that the ancient city has to offer on a budget? It might be easier than you think.