A newly founded Philhellenism Museum opened its door in March 2021, just in time for the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the start of the Greek War of Independence, shining a light on the vital role played by foreign playwrights, poets, painters, nobility and ordinary people who believed in the Greek cause. This new ad...
Read moreAs the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Greece’s revolution, Athens Insider recommends a mandatory reading of Roderick Beaton’s Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation. Beaton treats Modern Greece as a biographical subject, a living entity in its own right, and encourages us to take a fresh look at a people and culture long celebra...
Read moreGreece’s National Gallery is home to some of the world’s most coveted artworks, yet it spent a better part of its 143-year existence homeless and abandoned. All that is about to change as the new National Gallery opens its swanky doors on March 24 in Athens’ Pangrati district. A bright and cheery triptych by Panagiotis Tetsis with vibrant...
Read moreThe historic site of the former Public Tobacco Factory at Lenorman, a symbol of Greece’s industrialisation and progress, emerges as an emblematic cultural venue to host an exhibition to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the founding of the modern Greek state. The renovation of the impressive 19,000 sqm space will be funded in its entir...
Read moreYou know it’s Christmas when the fir trees lining the SNFCC canal get bathed in golden light. Magical. Elevating. Uplifting. As every year, SNFCC rolls out its festive line-up. Entry to the park is free and expect everything from classical music from the Greek National Opera to Marayevas. Christmas Tales return to the Ligh...
Read moreDescribed as the 'sun-drinking poet,' the late Nobel laureate Odysseas Elytis will be honoured with a permanent home dedicated to preserving his poems, photographs and texts on the corner of Dioskourou and Polygnotou streets in Plaka. Considered one of the most acclaimed poets of the 20th century, Elytis was born on Crete in 1911 and passe...
Read moreThe second lockdown in Greece was initially meant to last until November 30. An extension upto December 7 followed. The Greek Government has now taken the decision to extend lockdown measures until (and including) January 7. The cases in Greece have been galloping since late October, necessitating these stringent measures. In practical terms it...
Read moreThe intrepid creative community at The Meet Market have called upon their two strongest weapons this year – imagination and agility – to rise to the challenges of pandemic-era retail. From the practical to the playful, these resourceful entrepreneurs have provided everyday basics and moments of joy during difficult days. Pamper yourself (or ...
Read moreGlamorous socialite, political powerbroker, commissioner of grandiose palaces, grieving mother and champion of women’s education. The Duchess of Plaisance was no ordinary expat. Discover how this intriguing single female from Philadelphia came to wield such great power and influence over 19th century Athens, and find out where you can stil...
Read moreAthens’ underground music scene, fuelled by crisis and creativity, has lent it a unique sound, making it a top contender for the world techno capital spot, Maya Iliades argues. The indoor bar scene might be new to the city but the bars and clubs that have been instrumental in honing local experimental talent to keep that singularly edgy, ...
Read moreThe appetite for accommodation in the Greek capital is soaring with a fresh breed of inner-city boltholes, catering to every style, mood and budget. There are rooms that qualify as art museums, others that will feature in your instant bucket-lists: here’s Athens Insider’s rundown of the hottest hotel openings this year. Stop moaning about...
Read moreWHAT: Sam Friedman's first solo show in Athens, Island, composed entirely of new paintings that focus οn the themes of landscape painting and natural phenomena. Strictly installed by color throughout the newly inaugurated Project Space, these paintings elicit a reaction similar to our reaction to music. Themes and motifs, colours and feelings appea...
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