Breathtaking highlights

Gagosian Gallery

Gagosian to open new space in Athens

Gagosian Gallery

The world-renowned Gagosian Gallery announced the inauguration of a new venue in Athens. Opened in 1979 in New York by Larry Gagosian, Gagosian Gallery is one of the world's foremost modern and contemporary art galleries.

Athens sea

Blue Flag beaches and marinas in Athens

Athens sea

Blue Flags are one of the most important criteria that large travel agencies around the world use when selecting a destination to offer their customers.

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Athens and Epidaurus Festival 2009

Odeon of Herodes Atticus

Musical concerts, theatrical performances, ancient dramas, lectures and many more events will be held at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and various places around Athens.

The world of Athens

“The world of Athens” travels around the world!

The world of Athens

The heart of Athens is beating in the heart of 5 major cities of the world. Throughout May and June 2009 the city of Athens travels to:

Acropolis

Enjoy the August full moon at the archaeological sites and museums of Athens

Acropolis

Archaeological sites and museums throughout Athens will take part in this year's August full moon events staged in recent years by the Ministry of Culture. The events marking the last full moon of the summer will take place Thursday 6 August.

Rockwave 2009

Rockwave Festival 2009 is here!

Rockwave 2009

Celebrating its 13th year of success, Rockwave once again presents a four-day music festival experience this summer which promises to be more spectacular than ever, hosting some of the biggest names on the international music scene on two stages.

Marathon: A walk through history

Marathon: A walk through history

Marathon: A walk through history

There are some places that leave their imprint behind. No matter how many years go by, they continue to radiate a certain brilliance. Marathon is such a place.

Byzantine and Christian Museum

The Byzantine and Christian Museum

Byzantine and Christian Museum

Christian icons, elaborate altar screens (iconostases), and vestments trimmed with gold are some of the exhibits one can admire in one of the most renowned museums in the world.

Glyfada On Ice

First-Ever Ice Skating Rink Opens in Glyfada

Glyfada On Ice

For the first time in history, the youthful district of Glyfada is housing a state-of-the art and environmentally sound 17x30 (510 square meters) ice-skating rink for all to enjoy.