Aegina’s Temple of Aphaea Shines Anew with Timeless Grace. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture On a clear evening on the Greek island of Aegina, the ancient Temple of Aphaea was bathed in light once again. Perched high on a pine-covered hill overlooking the Saronic Gulf, the 2,500-year-old temple
Religious tourism continues to thrive in Greece, serving as a vital part of the country’s cultural and economic fabric. A new study by Emeritus Professor Serafeim Polyzos of the University of Thessaly underscores the importance of this form of tourism—especially in Thessaly, where destinations such
A 23-meter trireme replica will be the centerpiece of the new Underwater Archaeology Museum in Piraeus, Greece. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture A stunning replica of an ancient trireme will be displayed as the centerpiece of the new Greek Underwater Archaeology Museum, set to open its gates to
A reconstruction of the Hydraulis by Michael Klee. Public Domain Fragments of the Hydraulis—the ancient Greek water organ—were unearthed at the archaeological site of Dion, at the foot of Mount Olympus in 1992, a discovery described by archaeologists as “one of the most important finds in classical
Cultural landscapes represent the deep interconnection between people and nature, embodying values of coexistence and sustainability. The prize reflects UNESCO’s mission to build peace through culture …
The restored Atatürk House in Thessaloniki officially reopened on Sunday in a ceremony underscoring the shared historical and cultural heritage between Türkiye and Greece. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy led the event, emphasizing the symbolic significance of preserving the legacy of
