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Drinking on the Greek Island of Delos: Bring Your Own Water

Whether you are spending the day or a few hours on the Greek island of Delos, be forewarned: you cannot purchase bottled water or even use a bathroom from the snack bar. Known as "The Island of the Gods," for...

Stunning Blue Moon in Greece

The August full moon, or blue moon, was seen rising over ancient archaeological sites in Greece, such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon, on Sunday night. The full moon, which many call a seasonal "blue moon," gave stargazers...

Greece Announces Extended Opening Hours for Sites, Museums

The new summertime schedule of operation for archaeological sites and museums in Greece will kick in later in April this year.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...