You are fond of the Greek culture, the Greek spirit and vivid temperament, the gorgeous islands, glorious beaches and long-lasting heritage but due to the coronavirus crisis, travelling to Greece is out of the question. So how can you travel to this beautiful country without actually travelling?
Clean Monday inaugurates the period of Lent up to Easter Sunday and you would think that meals would be limited to the minimum. Well, that’s not really the case with Greeks as Clean Monday is seen as an opportunity for a great big feast.
The Voyage to the Blue and Rose Period of Picasso has just begun at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and will be open to the public until May 31st.
This summer step into the depths of ancient history and uncover the inventions that Greeks contributed to the world.
For the months of June and July, Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology will be showcasing the most renowned hi-tech inventions of the ancient Greeks.
Featuring some of the most mesmerizing landscapes in northern Greece, golden sandy beaches, emerald waters and natural wonders, Halkidiki is considered a top summer destination. Besides its sheer beauty, Halkidiki is a mecca of happenings, of cultural events, feasts and festivals worth attending.
Under the Byzantines, the French, the British and the Venetian rulers, the island of Corfu has shaped its character, its architecture, culture, language and local cuisine. A mouth-watering cuisine greatly based on the Mediterranean gastronomy and greatly inspired by the textures, flavors and aromas of its conquerors.
Ithaca is an island known for its mythical past, its laid-back character and authentic flavors and aromas. While in the island, make sure to taste some of the locally produced goods as well as specialties commonly served in the Ionian Islands.
History buffs visiting Greece will rejoice and be astounded by the historical sites that they will encounter. At the same time, they will be very confused when trying to figure out which historical site to visit next.
Athens is a cultural hub of ancient and new cultures featuring museums, exhibition centers and art galleries worth exploring.
Welcoming the festive season of the holidays, the 7th Hellenic Jazz Panorama will be landing at Onassis Cultural Center between the 7th and 9th of December.
Get ready for the first secret global festival that will take your breath away! 1000 voices performing at 300 hundred stages are going to sing simultaneously in 60 countries around the globe to support the refugees. But hush, it’s a secret!
If you feel that you’ve had enough with all the “must do’s” and “have to’s” going on in your life maybe, it’s time for you to escape from your everyday routine. Time to leave your worries and anxiety behind and find your way back to nature.
In a land of Kings & Queens, Masters and Knights there could only be a great number of fortresses, castles, palaces and fortified towns counting to more than a thousand, rich with history, heritage and tradition.
Right next to the Greek Parliament and Syntagma square, in the bustling city center of Athens lies a verdant oasis of relaxation and repose that was commissioned by Queen Amalia in 1838 and soon became known as the Royal Garden. A gem of a garden reflecting the Greek national heritage and civilization from side to side.
