Yet for those willing to travel off-season, winter reveals a quieter, more authentic side of the country—one that many visitors argue is even more rewarding. With fewer tourists, lower prices and a slower pace of life, winter in Greece offers a richer cultural and natural experience that summer
Sifnos has been named one of the 58 new members of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), earning international recognition for its centuries-old tradition of Sifnian pottery and its vibrant heritage in folk art and craftsmanship. The announcement places Sifnos among newly admitted cities and
The Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, welcomed the delegations participating in the 9th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum of Ancient Civilizations at the National Gallery, which is being held this year in Athens. The country representatives were given a guided tour of the Gallery by Director
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri and Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met in Athens on Thursday to discuss plans for expanding cooperation in tourism, museums and cultural heritage. Salehi-Amiri, who arrived in Athens early
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is celebrating this year’s exceptional VCE achievements by students of its Greek Colleges, expressing deep pride in their dedication and success. Students worked with commitment throughout the year, overcoming the challenges of an English-speaking
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced the inclusion of three new elements in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, in accordance with UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage oversaw the
Scientific analysis brings the lost polychromy of the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis, Greece, back into focus. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture Greece is entering a new phase in the study of the Kasta Tomb at Amphipolis, one of the country’s most debated archaeological landmarks. A recent programmatic
Important Things To Know Many people go to Greece for the island hopping, the rich cultural historicism, and the friendly vibe. But you may wonder how to get around and what to know before heading to the country that brought you Western Philosophy and the Olympics. We’ve compiled the ultimate
The city of Parthenope was an ancient Greek settlement on the coast of what is now Naples, Italy. (Image) Ancient Greek temples of Paestum. Credit: Wikimedia commons / Oliver-Bonjoch CC BY-SA 3.0 The city of Parthenope was one of the earliest ancient Greek settlements on the coast of what is now
The enclosed tower complex at Cheimarrou, Naxos, showing the tower, courtyard enclosure, and ancillary rooms. Credit: Emlyn Dodd / CC BY 4.0 Archaeologists have identified ancient buried structures and traces of long-lost agricultural systems across the Cyclades islands in Greece, opening a rare
