The Ministry of Culture announced VIP private guided tours of the Acropolis, for a fee of 5,000 euro. Moreover, ticket prices for the ancient sites and museums will go up from April 2025.
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Athens Traffic Restrictions 7 December Due To Erdogan’s Visit
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be visiting Athens on Thursday 7 December. Many roads in the city will remain closed to traffic, and security measures will be in place.
Taxi Strike In Greece December 2023
Taxis in Athens Greece will be on a 48-hour strike on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 December. For the rest of the country, taxis will be on a 4-day strike, from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 December 2023.
Where Do The Parthenon Marbles Belong?
The Parthenon Marbles are exhibited in the British Museum in London. They are a magnificent collection of classical sculpture, that once were part of the temples in the Acropolis of Athens Greece.
Stores In Greece Will Be Open On Sunday 26 November
On Sunday 26 November, commercial stores in Athens and all around Greece will remain open. Here is some more information.
Free Sites And Museums In Greece – 3 December 2023
On this coming Sunday, 3 December 2023, archaeological sites and state museums in Greece will offer free admission. Here is everything you need to know.
Traffic Restrictions For Athens Marathon Race 10 November
This coming weekend, 9-10 November 2024, there will be traffic restrictions in Athens due to the 41st Athens Classic Marathon. Here is everything you need to know.
Storm Ciaran Causes Widespread Disruption In Greece
Bad weather has affected a large area of Greece since Saturday morning. Storm Ciaran has caused disruption in several regions of the country with rain and strong winds.
Free Sites And Museums In Greece – 5 November 2023
On this coming Sunday, 5 November 2023, archaeological sites and state museums in Greece will offer free admission. Here is everything you need to know.
2023 Record-Breaking Tourist Season In Greece
Despite the ongoing challenges, the 2023 tourist season in Greece concludes on a positive note, and a new record in tourist numbers.