Art and Culture in Athens

The Changing of the Presidential Guard by the Evzones (special guards) protecting the Tomb on the Unknown Solider

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12 historical buildings in Athens for architecture lovers

From landmark institutions to neoclassical houses turned into museums, Athens’ historical buildings reveal a unique architectural heritage

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Guide to the traditional crafts of Athens

Explore the traditional crafts of Athens at shops & museums specialising in pottery, weaving & embroidery and meet the modern-day makers of leather goods, hats and musical instruments

The Atrium of the Muses in the gardens of the Athens Megaron

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The Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)

With world-class acoustics and an inspiring range of performances all year round, the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) promises a cultural treat during your stay in the Greek capital

Detail of the second floor of the Maria Callas Museum

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The Maria Callas Museum in Athens

The Maria Callas Museum in central Athens is a must for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in the life and career of one of the most iconic opera singers of the 20th century

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Athens: Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

Step into the past on a guided walking tour of the Acropolis in Athens.

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6 ways to discover the Old Athens way of life

Explore the traditional coffee shops, tavernas, local markets, craft shops, architecture and more that will transport you back to the Old Athens of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Enjoy a play in Athens, the city that gave birth to theatre

Athens deserves to be at the top of every theatre lover’s bucket list, whether you’re interested in watching an ancient Greek drama or the work of a European master in the place where it all began

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22 of the best museums in Athens

Your guide to the best museums in Athens, with all the classics to put on your wish list and some gems you’d probably never have heard of otherwise

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A tour of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens

A gem for art lovers visiting Athens, the National Museum of Contemporary Art addresses some of the biggest issues of our time through the works of leading international and modern Greek artists

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A tour of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens

Opera House, National Library, Mediterranean garden, favourite escape of Athenians and much more… the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a modern cultural gem of Athens

Art and Culture in Athens

12 historical buildings in Athens for architecture lovers

Guide to the traditional crafts of Athens

The Athens Concert Hall (Megaron)

The Maria Callas Museum in Athens

Athens: Acropolis & Parthenon Guided Walking Tour

6 ways to discover the Old Athens way of life

Enjoy a play in Athens, the city that gave birth to theatre

22 of the best museums in Athens

A tour of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens

A tour of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens

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