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Take in the operatic performance of Il Trovatore at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus beneath the slopes of the Acropolis, for a truly magical experience of Athens. WIN two tickets to OPENING NIGHT on 21st July 2017 at 9pm. Winners will be seated in the lower tier section of the outdoor theatre. Entries close 13th July,...
Ancient and modern Athens co-exist in perfect harmony with each other. Wherever you stand in the Greek capital, the Parthenon will always be in view as a constant reminder of the city’s history and where it all began over two millennia ago. So after you’ve climbed to the top of the Acropolis and marvelled at...
The National Theatre of Greece will provide tickets to see a show at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, packaged with transfers from central Athens to Epidaurus before returning back to Athens. The packages are for two scheduled performances presented by the theatre organisation. 1000 tickets will be offered at 16 euros for upper tier seats and...
Enjoy music outdoors in true Athenian style at the Megaron as it upholds its summer tradition of transforming its surrounding gardens into an outdoor concert venue. Expect strong doses of Jazz from renowned artists such as Petros Klampanis, After 8 Sextet and more. Concerts will feature throughout July with additional concerts for September expected to...
Our Athens travel guide provides you with essential information to assist you with your travel plans to Athens. From public holidays in Greece, to moving around the city, we've outlined all the things any visitor to Athens should be aware of. The national holiday that falls smack bang in the middle of summer and that often get tourists into a pickle, is Assumption day, the most important celebration of the Virgin Mary in the Greek Orthodox calendar, held every year on the 15th August.
Everywhere you look in Athens, there’s a story to be told. There are so many things that make this city unique; from its ancient and modern history, to its architecture, food and way of life. It’s the small things too, from sunflowers basking in the summer sun, to the gentle old Greek tortoises you’ll find crawling around ancient monuments.
Why Athens went in search of the best Greek ceramics in Athens and found a very special workshop using ancient ceramic making techniques with the highest quality workmanship we’ve seen. Black glazing and Athenian pottery making flourished during the 5th and 6th centuries BC but the methods the ancient Greeks used eluded even the best scholars. Today,…
Mokka Speacialty Coffee Why Athens went in search of the best Greek coffee in Athens and found a very special place to enjoy the perfect cup. Mokka Coffee located in the market district of Athens, makes a smooth velvety ‘Ellinikos Kafes’ every time. The secret lies not just in their freshly ground coffee but also in…
Pie Works Why Athens discovers a new type of pie that goes beyond the traditional ‘spanakopita’ to making delicious meals wrapped in light, crispy pastry. Pie Works has established a winning formula in the street food scene in Athens, taking traditional foods such as ‘keftedes’ or meatballs and creating a delectable pie that is both…
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