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Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art

There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.

Greece to Offer Private Tours of the Acropolis for 5,000 Euros

Greece will offer visitors the opportunity to have a private, two-hour guided tour of the famous Acropolis – with nobody else around – for 5,000 euros starting in 2024. The decision was made by the country’s top advisory body on...

Greece to Raise Entrance Fees for Museums, Ancient Sites

Greece's Central Archaeological Council on Tuesday unanimously approved new entrance fees to ancient sites and museums that raise prices, abolish unified tickets for multiple sites, and reduce ticket categories to five levels. Greece is a treasure trove of ancient sites...

‘To Divide Is to Destroy’: The Parthenon Marbles and the Integrity of Monuments

As the Vatican Museums become the latest collection to return Parthenon marbles to Athens, the British Museum continues to give short shrift to Greece’s calls for repatriation. By Catharine Titi One of the most surprising claims the British Museum makes when...

Crete Showcases Rich Ancient History in Three New Museums

Crete is showcasing its rich ancient history with three new archeological museums at Messara, Agios Nikolaos and Archanes. The museum at Messara is ready and opened to the public earlier this month. The Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is expected...

Greek Museums Shut in Protest Against New Law

Some of the most popular museums in Greece remained closed on Monday as Greek archaeologists protest against a draft law that would make them more autonomous. Closed are the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, the...

Nine Magnificent Museums Showcasing Greece’s Cultural Heritage

Greece is full of museums that showcase the gems of the country's unique and unforgettable cultural heritage through various themes.

Repercussions for Greece After Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan

As the world watches foreign nationals and Afghans evacuated from Kabul following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the repercussions for Greece are twofold. The Greek government hopes to circumvent a mass migration of Afghan refugees as well as preserve...

Greece Reopens Organized Beaches; Museums, Theatres to Follow

Greece reopens organized beaches on Saturday and museums next week, as the tourism-dependent country gears up for a May 15 travel restart.

Greece Could Reopen Cultural Venues In Three Stages in May

Officials are expected to meet on Friday to discuss Greece's staggered reopening of museums, theaters, and cinemas due to coronavirus.