This little coastal gem in the Peloponnese was Greece's first capital. Its stunning architecture, layered history, cultural outposts and its laidback vibe make Nafplio the perfect getaway destination. Ethel Dioulambaka suggests five compelling reasons to visit. #01. IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC CITIES IN GREE...
Read moreWhat: Now established as an important date in the cultural agenda of the city, the French Film Festival, as every spring, brings the best of French cinema to Greece. Watch this space for highlights and the behind-the-scenes news on the 22nd edition of the festival. Romance, action, drama, comedy, suspense and even bone-chilling horror – t...
Read moreOpen House Athens invites Athenians to explore and understand the value of architecture, as private and public buildings open their gates for a weekend for free. From monumental structures that define a city’s character to the residences and buildings that make up the fabric of a city, arch...
Read moreA Hellenist, prolific writer and translator who made Greece his life’s work, Edmund Keeley has passed away at the age of 94. Born in Damascus to diplomat parents, Edmund Keeley, poet, translator, author, professor and friend of Greece, passed away on February 23, 2022. As a professor of modern Greek literature at Princeton Uni...
Read moreWhat: A group exhibition that brings together richly varied works by three generations of international, regional, and local artists. Their works reflect on the poetic power of ruins and fragments—in the city of Athens, a thriving contemporary metropolis charged with the traces of ancient histories. The exhibition features different forms of inn...
Read moreA cava dedicated to premium olive oils in the heart of Kolonaki! In a bid to help customers discern different varieties and to help them pair the right kind of olive oil with the right kind of food, Areti Sougari’s Maison d’Olive is a destination on every gourmet’s bucket list. With a range of 130 award-winning olive oils that...
Read moreWhat: One of the most influential Greek figures in cinema and politics, Melina Mercouri's raspy voice and fierce activism fired the imagination of a whole generation of Greeks. She remains as beloved as she was in her lifetime - a retrospective on her life at Technopolis celebrates her multi-faceted personality and bolsters support for one of her p...
Read moreStill fighting your holiday excesses and post-Covid lethargy? The Athens Half Marathon on March 20 is the perfect opportunity to ease yourself into a training schedule and work your way up to the real deal in November. Plus, free viewing of the city’s most photogenic facades as you stream past! On routes that will literally ta...
Read moreWhat: Almost ten years after Doric, the exhibition that introduced the art of Sean Scully to Greece, the Benaki Museum presents a major retrospective of the eminent artist’s work, entitled Passenger. The exhibition was first presented at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest. The exhibition includes a total of 103 works, oils, acrylics, wate...
Read moreFrom dream festive spreads that celebrate the Christmas spirit to urban getaways to enjoy the city lights, lavish brunches that linger into the afternoon, cocktails with killer Acropolis views and even bespoke pita-cutting parties to ring in 2022, the centrally located Academias Hotel has thought of every little detail to make your h...
Read moreWhy fret over shopping, slave for hours in the kitchen and stress about your festive meal instead of focusing on being with family and friends? Let the specialists at NJV Athens Plaza take care of crafting your perfect festive meal while you make the most of your holiday experience. [gallery size="large" ids="10689,10690,10688...
Read moreA Hugo and Shirley Jackson Award nominated novelist, short story writer and essayist, Nick Mamatas' latest book The Second Shooter hits the shelves wherever books are sold this month. The dark, tightly-plotted and uproariously funny novel is a deep dive into strange conspiracy theories, social media and social strife in America. The Secon...
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