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SUMMARY:A Remembrance Route for Τhose Who Didn't Make It - 1940-1944
DESCRIPTION:This Remembrance Route is a moving tribute to the thousands of anonymous victims of the Great Famine during the Nazi Occupation of Athens\, as well as those who fell before the firing squads. This walk unfolds the harrowing yet deeply human stories of our city and its people who didn’t make it through one of the dramatic chapters of our city’s history. Simultaneously\, the Third Cemetery of Athens is reintroduced to the public as a vital historical landmark\, a sacred space of memory for those who never lived to see our country free.\n\nLeading this evocative journey is Zetta Antonopoulou\, Historian-Archaeologist and Head of the Cultural Heritage Department of the City of Athens.\n\nMeeting Point: Entrance of the Third Cemetery\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-remembrance-route-for-%cf%84hose-who-didnt-make-it-1940-1944/
LOCATION:Third Cemetery of Athens\, Thivon & Kotyoron\, Athens\, Athens\, 184 54\, Greece
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SUMMARY:“In the Footsteps of the Philhellenes” – Walking Tours with Guided Commentary in the Heart of Athens
DESCRIPTION:Sundays 10 and 17 May are dedicated to those who loved Greece and sacrificed themselves for its freedom. The activity “In the Footsteps of the Philhellenes” offers a live guided tour through the heart of Athens\, connecting emblematic landmarks with the figures who shaped the Greek War of Independence. Participants will follow a rich itinerary that includes:\n\n 	The Russian Church and the Anglican Church (where the remains of Frank Abney Hastings are kept).\n 	Historic Plaka\, the Church Residence\, the Finley Residence\, and the Hill School.\n 	Stops at the statue of Lord Byron\, the bust of Jean-Gabriel Eynard\, and the Monument of Lysicrates.\n 	References to the sieges of the Acropolis.\n\nMeeting point: Rallou Manou Square\, at the Russian Church of Athens (Syntagma)\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek. 
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/in-the-footsteps-of-the-philhellenes-walking-tours-with-guided-commentary-in-the-heart-of-athens/
LOCATION:Rallou Manous Square\, Rallous Manou Square\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:From Dourgouti to Neos Kosmos: Routes through the History of the Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Historians Eleni Kyramarghiou and Nikolina Myofa invite us on a powerful historical walk in the heart of Neos Kosmos. The tour traces a century of life in Dourgouti\, a neighbourhood that emerged from the shanties of Armenian and Asia Minor refugees of 1922 and evolved into a mosaic of successive waves of refugees and migrants.\n\nThrough selected points of interest\, we follow the transformation of the area from an informal settlement into organised state-built housing complexes\, bringing to light memories and stories that have shaped its identity. This is a route that goes beyond documenting architectural change\, highlighting instead the resilience\, cohesion\, and social history of one of Athens’ most emblematic refugee neighbourhoods.\n\nMeeting point: Gefyra bus stop – uphill on Syngrou Avenue (service road of Syngrou Ave & George Horton Street)\n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/from-dourgouti-to-neos-kosmos-routes-through-the-history-of-the-settlement/
LOCATION:Syngrou Ave & George Horton\, Syngrou Ave & George Horton\, Athens\, Greece
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SUMMARY:A Three-Star Architectural Crown: The Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
DESCRIPTION:The University\, the Academy\, and the National Library form the absolute crown jewels of our city’s architecture\, the ultimate Trilogy that defined the look of modern Athens.\n\nBut there’s way more to these marble marvels than just a good photo op. As part of this year’s This is Athens City Festival\, we are hitting the pavement with archaeologist and top-tier guide Michalis Giohalas. Michalis won’t just point at statues; he’s here to spill the secrets\, symbols\, and big ideas hidden behind those famous facades. You’ll discover how 19th-century architects tried to build a “bridge” between the glory of Ancient Greece and the newly formed Greek state. Think of it as a deep dive into Athens’ DNA\, explaining how statues\, towering columns\, and tiny decorative details all played a part in a young nation’s vision.\n\nIt’s history\, but with a pulse. Whether you’re a fresh arrival to the city or a long-term expat who walks past these buildings every day\, this tour will make you see the centre of Athens in a completely new light.\n\nMeeting Point: The Propylaea of the University of Athens (Right outside “Panepistimio” Metro station\, University exit). \n\nThis activity is only available in Greek.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-three-star-architectural-crown-the-neoclassical-trilogy-of-athens-3/
LOCATION:Athens Trilogy\, Panepistimiou 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
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