This activity is only available in Greek. A unique experience for both young and old fans of the beloved folk hero. Authentic evidence of a rich tradition through the life and work of renowned shadow puppeteers, offering a historical overview from 1890 to 2000. Ten artistic installations, ten suitcases filled with authentic items such as
Looking for a different kind of day (or night) out? Love beer, good music and stand-up comedy? Obsessed with festivals?The World of Beer Festival—the biggest beer festival in Greece—is coming to Technopolis City of Athens, from 9 to 11 May. Whether you’re into Lager, Ale, Weiss, Pils, Pale Ale, Trappist, Abbey, Tripel, Dinkel, Draught or
Prototogenous Street is a perfect example of how a narrow, once-forgotten alley in the city centre can become an essential destination. Today, it’s a vibrant meeting point for every kind of urban culture—a street that never sleeps, where you can find music, food, fashion, furniture, sweets, drinks, good vibes and, this May, a three-day celebration
This activity is only available in Greek. Once upon a time... A magical journey begins! With words as our guide and music accompanying us, we soar over seas and mountains to meet brave heroes and wise old women, experiencing incredible adventures. Get ready for an afternoon of storytelling full of imagination! Narration: Taxiarchis Mpeligiannis Music:
This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
Athens Cocktails lands in the city’s Japanese Park (Nireidon Park) for a springtime afternoon of feel-good vibes. Expect delicious and approachable cocktails, upbeat dance-friendly music, and one of the most serene green spots in town—all coming together for the perfect outdoor get-together.
Queer Movie Nights is a one-of-a-kind celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema in Athens. Launched in May 2022 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia, the series has since evolved into a dedicated platform for screening queer short and feature films, as well as documentaries. Its mission is to create a safe, expressive
Nikos Kyriakopoulos and his conquistadors disembark on Lenorman Street. Dragons and wild beasts, locals and conquistadors—and even Death himself—battle deep in untrodden jungles. The thirty-six works in this exhibition are not intended to serve History or the historical genre of painting. Instead, the artist draws his material from the mythos surrounding the Age of Discovery,
The worlds of plants, animals and humans—along with legend, myth, imagination and dream—form the basis of Vassilis Papageorgiou’s new artistic exploration. His paradoxical heroes and hand-crafted wooden creatures inhabit both two- and three-dimensional space in a state of perpetual whirling. Through an aesthetic lens, Papageorgiou reflects on the consequences of humanity’s destructive impact on the
This activity is only availble in Greek. Officially designated a historic site, the National Garden (formerly the Royal Garden) is a calm eye in the storm of central Athens—a space of serenity surrounded by the city’s intensity, steeped in memory and history. Among the 500 species of plants brought here from around the world under
Queer Movie Nights is a one-of-a-kind celebration of LGBTQI+ cinema in Athens. Launched in May 2022 to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia, the series has since evolved into a dedicated platform for screening queer short and feature films, as well as documentaries. Its mission is to create a safe, expressive
During the 2020 pandemic, Petros Klampanis found his own light at the end of the tunnel and created Rooftop Stories—his fifth album and most personal work to date, built entirely around the double bass. The project began as a series of videos filmed on rooftops around the world, where Klampanis performed solo with only his
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