Athens Insider hosts Literary Salons as part of the This is Athens City Festival 2022
Athens Insider launches a new series of conversations with international literary luminaries hosted at the Benaki Museum. For many wr...
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Adventures in Greece’s Past, and Present, in the B...
Ranbir Sidhu in conversation with John Bennet, the Director of the Bri...
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An Insider’s guide to the best mezcal and tequila ...
The fastest growing spirit in the world is tequila - and the always on ...
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Get an insider’s peek into 50 + stunning architectural landmarks at Open House Athens
Open 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...
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Why do Greeks fly kites on Clean Monday?
Every year on Clean Monday, Greeks young and old can be seen in any available patch of green indulging in the traditional beginning-of-Lent activities of kite-flying and picnicking. Setting a kite in the air – and then releasing it – is said to symbolise the freeing of the body from sin, or the passing of the human soul to Heaven and God. [galle...
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Greece stands by Ukraine
Greece shows its solidarity for the Ukrainian people. Two of the city's landmarks - the fountains at Omonoia square and the old gas factory at Technopolis - were bathed in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
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Which Athens Neighbourhood matches your type?
Despite its monochrome, soulless, grimy first impression, Athens can be irresistibly addictive. Look beneath the layers, suggests Sudha Nair-Iliades, and check which neighbourhood meshes best with your personality! Irreverent? Anarchic? If the acrid smell of tear gas and spray paint fum...
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Bringing Unloved Athens into Focus Through Art
Art historian Els Hanappe investigates the shift in the Athenian art world and the emergence of in situ installations and exhibitions at unloved landmarks, initiating a subtle dialogue between the site, its history and the commissioned works, the play between exterior and interior, that all add up to the city's narrative. ‘Noi...
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Experience Park: A destination for the curious Athenian
With aquatic music choreographies and aviation heritage hunts, the newly-minted Experience Park at Hellenikon wears all its wintry finery to lure you into its sprawling space. Move to the rhythms of synchronized light installations, walk along its long promenade or cycle around its 50km circuit. This is truly a timely Christmas gift for A...
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The City of Athens gets all decked up for Christmas
Making up for the quiet Christmas we had last year, the City of Athens goes full throttle with a slew of festive events. Expect 38 days, 52 spots throughout the city, 6 Christmas villages, Ice rinks, 120+ activities for the whole family, 25 musical and theatrical performances, 7 open air screenings, pop-up events, musical surprises and mo...
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Celebrate the festive season in style at the NJV Athens Plaza
Ring in the festive season at the NJV Athens Plaza, with all the trimmings, minus the fuss. Whether you prefer to celebrate with a traditional meal on Christmas Eve, December 25, or New Year’s Eve, NJV Athens Plaza has your perfect feast on a platter. Why not take in the festive lights at Syntagma and celebrate Christmas Eve, ...
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Christmas Bazaar Guide 2021
From Lebanon to Sweden, Athens Insider draws up a list of all the Christmas bazaars in Athens. Shop for gifts for loved ones and feel the warm, fuzzy spirit of Christmas. Joyeux Noel at the French School! WHAT: Plunge into the spirit of Noel with French Christmas specialties, wines, cheese, toys, decorations and home-baked ...
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