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Explore the treasures
Explore the treasures
During your stay in Greece explore the treasures made by man and nature over the centuries. Discover 17 monuments and sites and be seduced by their uniqueness. Read more...
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Things to know
Things to know
Dear friends of Greece, when traveling to our country, it is advisable to bear in mind the following information which will make your holidays easier. Read more...
Top 10 Greece
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Download before your trip
Here is a collection of our TOP 10 leaflets to assist your travel journey. Download or view our useful travel tips below and rest assured you won't miss a thing while visiting different destinations in Greece! Download here...
Vineyards of Attica
The land of famous retsina
The land of famous retsina
Did you know that Athens is the only European capital where vineyards and wineries lie within a stone’s throw from the city centre and it’s the birthplace of the renowned retsina wine? Learn more…
Upcoming events
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Drops of Peace
After the successful presentation of Drops of Breath, the first underwater performance in the world that took place in Cape Sounio on September 2015, Drops of Peace takes place on October 25, 26 and 27, 2015 at the wonderful gardens of the Vorres Museum (Paiania, Attica).
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Aisxylia Festival 2015
Eleusina celebrates culture and art hosting for another year the Aisxylia Festival; the 41st Aisxylia Festival will take place from July 11, 2015 to October 30, 2015.
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The Sound of Silk
Chang Jing, one of China’s most exceptional Guzheng virtuosos, is coming to Greece for the first time for two concerts on October 26, 2015 (Athens) and October 31, 2015 (Santorini).
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Drama and Desire in the pleasure quarters of Edo
The Corfu Museum of Asian Art presents the temporary exhibition entitled “Drama and Desire in the pleasure quarters of Edo”. The exhibition will last until October 31, 2015.
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6th CATAMARANS CUP International Regatta 2015
The much awaited CATAMARANS CUP International Regatta 2015 will be held from October, 24 to October, 31 for the sixth consecutive year.
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1st International Mime Festival in Thessaloniki
Moni Lazariston Festival in cooperation with Inter Show Productions and Thessaloniki Concert Hall present the first International Mime Festival which will take place from October 2, 2015 to November 7, 2015 in Thessaloniki.
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33rd Athens Marathon. The Authentic
The Athens Marathon, the Authentic Marathon, will be held on Sunday November 8, 2015 along the route from Marathonas to Athens, offering the opportunity to those participating to make their dream come true.
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The famous opera The Magic Flute at the Greek National Opera
The Magic flute (Die Zauberflöte), one of W. A. Mozart’s most famous operas, inaugurates the 2015/6 season at the Greek National Opera with eight performances in October and November.
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Tony Cragg at Benaki Museum
The exhibition “Tony Cragg” featuring the artist’s recent works will be hosted at Benaki Museum (Peiraios Street Annexe) from September 10, 2015 to November 8, 2015.
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Nikos Dimou at the Benaki Museum
The Benaki Museum (Athens) presents the exhibition “Nikos Dimou, the solitary multi-tasker” on the occasion of his 80th birthday. The exhibition will last from September 24, 2015 to November 8, 2015.
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FOREST FOREVER exhibition at FOUGARO
FOUGARO THE GALLERY NAFPLIO hosts the international Patchwork exhibition “FOREST FOREVER” featuring 60 pieces by European artists. The exhibition will last from October 17, 2015 to November 15, 2015.
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MAMMA MIA comes to Greece
The world’s No. 1 musical ΜΑΜΜΑ ΜΙΑ! comes home! The show will be presented in Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki Concert Hall) from October 21, 2015 to November 1, 2015 and in Athens (Badminton Theatre) from November 5, 2015 to November 15, 2015.
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2nd Artiva International Choir Festival
The International Choir Festival at Nafplio, organised by ARTIVA Cultural Management & Advertising, takes place for the second consecutive year from November 13, 2015 to November 15, 2015 and from November 20, 2015 to November 22, 2015.
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The Marriage of Figaro at the Athens Concert Hall
Following last year’s great success, the Athens Concert Hall presents the performance “The Marriage of Figaro” directed by Stathis Livathinos for a second season from October 30, 2015 to November 29, 2015.
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Marilena Zamboura and Pericles Goulakos at Frissiras Museum
Frissiras Museum in Plaka presents the painting exhibition entitled “Marilena Zamboura – Pericles Goulakos, Small Retrospects”. The exhibition will last from September 1, 2015 to November 29, 2015.
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Thessaloniki Piano Festival 2015
Thessaloniki Piano Festival, a much anticipated event of the city’s cultural agenda, will be held for the fourth consecutive year from October, 31 to December, 4.
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those little anodynes exhibition
The Hellenic American Union hosts the visual arts exhibition entitled “those little anodynes” with works by Eleni Theofilaktou and Eva Marathaki. The exhibition is inspired by Emily Dickinson and will last from November 23, 2015 to December 19, 2015.
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Exhibition on the 50 years of GNHM
Goulandris Natural History Museum hosts the exhibition “Discover the Unknown Greece - Protected Areas” which will last until December 30, 2015. The exhibition is realised on the occasion of the 50-year anniversary since the foundation of the museum.
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Photo exhibition by Dimitris Alithinos at AIA
The Athens International Airport presents the photo exhibition “Travelling with a body” by Dimitris Alithinos. The exhibition takes place in the context of the artistic collaboration running this year with the “Art-Athina” International Contemporary Art Fair and will last until December 31, 2015.
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The Acropolis in Lego bricks
Visitors of the Acropolis Museum have the opportunity to admire an impressive Lego Acropolis model which will be exhibited there until the end of 2015.
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The amazing inventions of the Αncient Greeks
Museum Herakleidon Annex (Ap. Pavlou St.) hosts the exhibition “The amazing inventions of the Αncient Greeks” which will last from August 1, 2015 to January 10, 2016.
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Digital Revolution exhibition at the OCC
The Onassis Cultural Centre presents the pioneering exhibition entitled “Digital Revolution” which spotlights the impact of digital technology on the Arts, design, music, fashion, film and video games. The exhibition will last from October 20, 2015 to January 10, 2016.
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FACES. European Portrait Photography since 1990
The exhibition “FACES. European Portrait Photography since 1990” comes to Thessaloniki from September 11, 2015 to February 28, 2015.
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Semolinius at the National Theatre of Greece
The National Theatre of Greece invites children this year to enjoy the play “Semolinius” by Alexandros Adamopoulos, directed by Lydia Koniordou. The performances will last from September 22, 2015 to April 24, 2016.
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Strolling through the Athens of travellers at the National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens presents the temporary exhibition entitled “A dream among splendid ruins...Strolling through the Athens of travellers, 17th -19th century”. The exhibition will last from September 8, 2015 to October 8, 2016.
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