Zappeion

Roman Athens Emerges as New Archaeological Site Takes Shape

A remarkable Roman-era archaeological complex discovered beneath Vasilissis Olgas Avenue in central Athens will be restored and presented to the public, providing visitors with a new view of the city’s history from the classical period through Late Antiquity and...

New Roman-Era Complex Unearthed in Athens

Athens is about to gain another open-air archaeological site in its historic center. A monumental Roman-era complex has been revealed near the statue of Lord Byron on Vasilissis Olgas Avenue, offering the public a rare glimpse into life beyond...

Zappeion Gets New, Brighter Face at Night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIhD28Esmqk&feature=emb_logo The garden of Zappeion, the Athens emblematic conference and exhibition center, is changing its night face. 17 of its precious statues are getting new lighting at night. The internationally renowned lighting designer Eleftheria Deko and her team gave new evening...

48th Annual Book Festival to Take Place in Athens From August 30 to September 15

The Association of Greece's Book Publishers (SEKV) will hold their longstanding annual book festival in Athens from August 30 to September 15 this year. The 48th Annual Book Festival will take place at Zappeion Hall in central Athens. In a statement...

Greece Celebrates 40 Years Since it Joined the European Family

The office of the European Commission in Athens organized a massive event in Athens' ''Zappeion Megaron'' on Saturday to celebrate Europe Day and the 40 years since Greece joined the European Economic Community (EEC), the predecessor of the European...

Evading the Heatwave at the Lush Oasis of the National Garden in Athens

With temperatures rising as high as 41 degrees this week in Greece, locals and tourists alike can find some respite at the National Garden in the center of Athens. Located just next to the parliament in Syntagma Square, this green...

Culture’s Role as Tool of Soft Power and Economic Development Discussed at Civilizations Forum

The many ways in which countries can cooperate in promoting cultural heritage and intercultural dialog were the main topics discussed by the foreign ministers of Greece, Italy, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Peru, Bolivia and Mexico in the “Ancient...

PM Tsipras: Cooperation of Civilizations Against Darkness of Utmost Importance

The "Forum of Ancient Civilizations" is an important initiative which starts from Greece with the participation of civilizations that have left their mark in history, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Monday at the Zappeion Mansion. "Our pride unites us...