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World Heritage Day 18 April 2025 – Free Entrance To Sites In Greece

Last Updated on: April 14, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

On Friday 18 April 2025, it’s the World Heritage Day, or International Day for Monuments and Sites. Greece offers free entrance to all archaeological sites and state-run museums. Here’s all you need to know for this important day.

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Celebrating 200 Years of Independence in Greece on 25 March 2021

Last Updated on: March 6, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

Special celebrations will be in place for Independence Day in Greece 2021. Here is some historical background, and a little more information on what to expect on 25 March 2021.

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Celebrating Clean Monday In Greece – 3 March 2025

Last Updated on: February 26, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

Clean Monday, or Kathara Deftera, is a special day in Greece, and is celebrated on 3 March 2025. Here’s what to expect, including Greek Lent culinary traditions and how to build your own kite.

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Movies About Greece: A Big Fat List Of Greek Films

Last Updated on: March 6, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of movies about Greece. In this article I’ve included over 30 films about ancient Greece, modern Greek comedy movies and contemporary Greek cinema.

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Interesting Facts About The Greek Flag

Last Updated on: February 25, 2025 by RealGreekExperiences

There are many interesting facts about the Greek flag. In this article, I have listed some details about the national flag of Greece, including some lesser-known trivia!

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Ancient Greek Theatres: Facts, History, Drama

Last Updated on: February 1, 2023 by RealGreekExperiences

Greece is full of Ancient Greek Theatres! This article sheds some light on the origins and the importance of theatre in Ancient Greece. It also lists some of the theatres you can visit in Greece.

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Cultural events in Athens and Greece – Summer 2020

Last Updated on: December 23, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

Several cultural events have been announced for Athens and Greece for Summer 2020. They will happen in archaeological sites, museums and other similar venues all around Greece! Here is some more information.

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Athens and Epidaurus Festival Summer 2020 Programme

Last Updated on: July 18, 2020 by RealGreekExperiences

The Athens and Epidaurus festival programme for summer 2020 has now been announced. Here’s everything you need to know about this major arts event in Greece.

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Origins Of The Olympic Games

Last Updated on: April 14, 2024 by RealGreekExperiences

You probably know that the Olympic Games started in Ancient Greece. Do you know much about the origins of the Olympic Games though? Here are some useful insights!

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Popular Name Days In Greece – An Insight To Greek Culture

Last Updated on: February 6, 2023 by RealGreekExperiences

Did you know that Greeks celebrate their name day as well as their birthday? In this insight into Greek culture, you will learn everything about name days in Greece!

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