Most people visiting Athens Old Olympic Stadium never venture up the narrow staircase to the far left of the Stadium (as you face it). It’s a shame, since those who do will be rewarded with the chance to walk along one of my favorite hidden streets in Athens. The path that starts when you reach the top of the stairs offers an interesting tour through...
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I’ve always been hesitant to publish something as rapidly changing as opening hours for pretty much anything in Greece.. but since it is an often asked question and I happen...
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Most people visiting Athens Old Olympic Stadium never venture up the narrow staircase to the far left of the Stadium (as you face it). It’s a shame, since those who do will be...
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Ever since my first trip to Athens in 1989 I have been fascinated by outdoor street markets. Back then large chain supermarkets were non-existent in Greece, so each neighborhood...
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The Herodion – Herod Atticus Theater June 7, 9, 11 & 13 – Greek National Opera presents Wagner’s Flying Dutchman June 14 – Guiseppe Verdi’s...
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Athens & Epidaurus Festival 2013
The Herodion – Herod Atticus Theater June 7, 9, 11 & 13 – Greek National Opera presents Wagner’s Flying Dutchman June 14 – Guiseppe Verdi’s Requim June 22 – Patti Smith July 1 – Diana Krall July 15 – 16 – Theatrical reading: Eleni by Evripidis – presented by Vasilis...
Celebrate for free day & night at the Cycladic Art Museum
For the 6th consecutive year, The Museum of Cycladic Art celebrates with the international museum community “Day & Night at the Museum” – opening its doors to the public with free admission from 10.00 am until midnight on May 18, 2013. This year, the museum will offer: 1 | One hour tours of the museum’s permanent collection -...
Archaeological Site & Museum Hours in Athens
I’ve always been hesitant to publish something as rapidly changing as opening hours for pretty much anything in Greece.. but since it is an often asked question and I happen to have current information … current at the moment I’m writing that is! I thought I’d share what I’ve found … Opening hours as of May 2013 The Acropolis...
Acropolis and Acropolis Museum hours … Spring Summer 2013
Acropolis archaeological site hours – as of the end of April 2013) Monday – Friday 8:00 AM until 7:00 PM Saturday – Sunday & most national holidays 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM The site will be closed on Greek Easter Sunday (May 5, 2013) Open on Easter Monday (May 6, 2013) from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM Acropolis Museum Hours – as of spring...
Athens & Epidaurus Festivals 2013
The schedule for the 2013 Athens & Epidaurus Festivals in Greece will be announced in mid-May. “Athens Festival” events, which take place around Athens at vanues like the theater under the Acropolis: the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Peiraios 260, and Megaro Musiki (Athens Concert Hall) as well as elsewhere will begin on June 3, 2013 and run through July...
Catch the silver screen under the light of the silver moon
One of my favorite summer evening activities in Athens is the outdoor cinema. Most Americans are familiar with our version the drive-in theater – but in Athens you don’t need a car to enjoy the silver screen under the light of the silver moon. An evening at the outdoor movies isn’t merely about what’s showing on the screen. For the...
Souvenirs for Strays
Here’s a great way to do a little good for Greece while you’re on holiday this month in Athens … The Association for the Protection and Welfare of Stray Animals Stray.gr is hosting an Easter Bazaar on Sunday April 28th (10:00 – 20:00) at the Herakleidon Museum – 16, Herakleidon Street, Thission (Metro: Thission). Easter is the biggest...
