Breathtaking highlights

The air is filled with the scent of honeysuckle and lilac. Yes, Greek Easter (Pascha) carries within it a certain magical quality that is associated with the first signs of spring, the deep religious feeling characteristic of the famous Greek writer Papadiamantis, and of course the ever vibrant spirit of the Greek people.

Athens, Greece provides many opportunities for you to have a good time and experience the unique atmosphere of Easter in Greece.

Anamesa artspace is pleased to present the contemporary art exhibition Déjà vécu curated by Evita Tsokanta. The exhibition runs from Wednesday April 3rd until Saturday April 27th 2013.

Within the framework of the City of Athens' development and tourism promotion action plan aiming to highlight Athens in the international tourism market, the Athens Development & Destination Management Agency (ADDMA) reached a cooperation agreement of strategic importance with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA). The agreement sees to the establishment of a series of annual B2B workshops under the name "Travel Trade Athens".

Kappatos Gallery organises, curates and presents the annual Contemporary Art Show "ROOMS2013" in the "St George Lycabettus" Hotel, in Dexameni, Kolonaki, Athens, from Thursday 24th January up to Sunday 10th February 2012, its thirteenth edition since 1999.

Apokries is the Carnival time for Athens, Greece. A celebration for people of all ages, it harmoniously blends traditions with contemporary ideas and events that appeal to all citizens, children and city visitors.The Carnival period in Athens, Greece lasts for three weeks, and it's non-stop party time before the restrictions of Lent.

From 31 July 2012 until 31 July 2013, the Acropolis Museum conducts research on its unique collection of archaic statues, which retain their colors to a small or large degree, and opens a very extensive discussion with the public and various experts on color, its technical issues, its detection using new technologies, its experimental use on marble surfaces, its digital reconstruction, its meaning, as well as the archaic period's aesthetic perception of color.

Athens is always a unique Christmas destination. This year's Christmas events seek to revive the deeper humanistic meaning of Christmas and the New Year. For this reason, the festive program that the City of Athens has organized this year concentrates on solidarity and joint efforts that aim to offer to all happiness, optimism and the hope for a sustainable future.