Significant damage occurred at the archaeological site of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the ODAP sales outlet at Louloudadika during a rally in Athens on February 28, marking the two-year anniversary of the Tempi railway disaster. Marble from the ancient temple was broken and display cases were vandalized, but authorities quickly initiated repairs, ensuring public safety and continuing operations.
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Portara is the Symbol of Naxos. It is a huge marble gate, a remnant of…
In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand historical past of the country. Many of these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not just because of their majestic architecture or their antiquity, but also because of their contribution to modern civilization, society, art and sciences.
The Elpis snowstorm brought wintery conditions that are usually unfamiliar to Athens. Such rare conditions…
Portara, Naxos island, Greece. Portara is the Symbol of Naxos. It is a huge marble…
In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand historical past of the country. Many of these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not just because of their majestic architecture or their antiquity, but also because of their contribution to modern civilization, society, art and sciences.
Earlier this week, Greece’s Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni inspected the Temple of Olympian…
Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) is the highest point…
An inauguration ceremony at the temple of Olympian Zeus took place on Wednesday to celebrate…
A three-month ban of traffic in the centre of Athens and other restrictions will be…
It’s a long walk that will change the Greek capital and one of the biggest…