Architecture
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.
Greek News
The Finalists for the Archaeological Museum of Athens in Pictures
On Monday, the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sport released conceptual images of the nine other architectural proposals for the design of the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Ultimately, the winning design belongs to the architectural offices of David Chipperfield...
Environment
Biophilic Skyscraper With Over 80,000 Plants Opens in Singapore
A biophilic skyscraper with over eighty thousand plants and trees spread out over 8,361 square meters has just opened its doors in Singapore. CapitaSpring, located in Singapore’s financial district, took four years to build and is now one of...
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.
Greek News
Majestic, Traditional Greek 18th Century Mansion Restored in Thessaly
Exquisite decorations adorning a Greek traditional 18th century mansion in Central Greece are restored to their old glory.
Culture
Aris Konstantinidis: The Architect Who Helped Bring Modernism to Greece
His quote "I believe in dreams, not fantasy," marked the life and work of famed Greek architect Aris Konstantinidis (1913-1993).
Ancient Greece
The Story of the Austrian Parliament Building’s Greek Character
One of the most beautiful and impressive Parliament buildings anywhere in Europe is in the Austrian capital of Vienna, which has a distinct Greek flavor.
Standing in the city's center since the nineteenth century, the Austrian Parliament impresses visitors to...
Greece
Aristotelous Square, The Jewel of Thessaloniki
Aristotelous Square is the main city square of Thessaloniki, which is Greece’s second largest city and the capital of Macedonia.
Greece
Exarcheia: Most Misunderstood Neighborhood in Athens
Often referred to as the anarchist neighbourhood of Athens, there is much more to Exarcheia than immediately meets the eye.
Culture
Medieval City of Rhodes to Undergo Major Restoration
The historic medieval city of Rhodes will be restored in a bid to preserve the historic city and prevent the damage that mass tourism often brings with it.
The Greek Culture Ministry has formed a plan to preserve the beautiful...