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Greece
Acropolis Among Worst Destinations for Overtourism as per CNN
As an extremely popular archaeological hotspot, the Acropolis saw a monumental surge in tourism over the summer months in an upward turn for the travel sector post-Covid as reported by CNN.
After years of pandemic-induced declines in tourist numbers across...
Europe
Walhalla: Germany’s Copy of the Parthenon of Acropolis in Greece
The iconic Parthenon in Athens has inspired many buildings around the world, including Walhalla, Germany's hall of fame.
Preserving historical memory and cultural heritage, this building is one of the most important and majestic monuments of Germany, dating back to...
Culture
Greece in Europe’s Top 10 for UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Greece is among the top ten countries for the number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe in 2023. The new list, published by Statista, included particularly important cultural, natural, and mixed sites.
Greece boasts 19 UNESCO World Heritage Sites,...
Ancient Greece
When Freud Visited the Acropolis
The Freud Museum in London opened its exhibition, Tracing Freud on the Acropolis, on July 26th. The exhibition is entirely dedicated to Freud’s Acropolis.
Sigmund Freud's only experience at the Acropolis seems to have been an intense one. He...
Basketball
Greece Advances to 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Greece fought off a tough challenge against Belgium on November 14th, qualifying to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup with a 72-70 victory.
Following a 20-point home loss against Latvia on November 11th, the only result desired by the Greek...
Ancient Greece
Assassin’s Creed Recreates Stunning Ancient Greek Landscape Based on Pausanias
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey has now faithfully carried over worldwide to the new media subculture a wealth of information about ancient Greece, based on the ancient Greek geographer and traveler, Pausanias
By Dimosthenis Vasiloudis
It seems that producers of the well-known Greek-themed...
Greek News
Acropolis Receives Record 16,000 Visitors Daily
More than sixteen thousand visitors enter the gates of the Acropolis of Athens each day this year, according to a recent announcement from the Greek Ministry of Tourism.
Τhe Ministry of Tourism revealed foreign tourist arrivals, comprised predominately of Americans,...
Archaeology
Acropolis Museum Marks 13th Anniversary with Half-Price Ticket
The Acropolis Museum will mark its thirteenth anniversary on Monday, June 20th by offering all visitors half-price tickets of five euros for all its exhibition areas.
At 3 pm, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy music by the Woodwind...