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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of the Philhellenes
DESCRIPTION:A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka\, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens\, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street\, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings are interred; the former home of Lord Church; the original University of Otto; the residence of historian George Finlay; the Hill School; the Monument of Lysicrates; and the busts of Jean-Gabriel Eynard and Ioannis Kapodistrias inside the National Garden. The tour also includes a visit and private guided tour of the Hellenic Parliament\, with special access to the Philhellenism exhibitions\, led by Dr Theodoros Koutsogiannis\, curator of the Parliament’s Art Collection.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/in-the-footsteps-of-the-philhellenes-2/
LOCATION:Russian Church\, Philellinon\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T130000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Alekos Fassianos Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nAs part of International Museum Day\, the Alekos Fassianos Museum offers a guided tour for 30 people. \n\nThe exhibition aims to introduce the breadth of Alekos Fassianos’ work\, featuring pieces from 1954 until the end of his life. It includes early works from the 1960s\, influenced by abstraction during his early years in Paris\, works inspired by Byzantine art\, collages\, mixed techniques\, as well as both lesser-known and widely recognized paintings showcasing Fassianos’ distinctive touch. The Myth of His Neighborhood unfolds through works depicting images and experiences from his childhood in Agios Pavlos and his wanderings through Athens. Heroes from his childhood merge with figures from Greek mythology\, creating the timeless hero—the human being. Beyond the paintings\, the exhibition also highlights the artist’s multifaceted personality\, showcasing handmade objects\, furniture\, lighting\, as well as texts he wrote\, books he illustrated\, and a rich archive of his involvement in set design and costume design for Aristophanes’ comedies and Eugène Ionesco’s plays. \n\nThe exhibition unfolds in a handcrafted architectural creation by Kyriakos Krokos\, where every detail\, from the door knobs to the cupboard handles\, the nails in the mirrors\, to the frescoes and mosaic floors\, was curated by Fassianos himself. The Alekos Fassianos Museum is of great significance for the contemporary artistic and architectural map of Athens\, as it is one of the few museums in the world where the collaboration between the artist and the architect supports the dialogue between the works and the space that houses them. \n\nMeeting point: Outside the Museum.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-alekos-fassianos-museum/
LOCATION:Alekos Fassianos Museum\, Neofytou Metaxa 15\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 39\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the Exhibition: Cyprus 1974 - Memory is the Only Homeland of the People
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nWhat is the significance of 1974? How are the invasion and the refugee crisis recorded in public life\, everyday life\, history\, art\, and literature? How is the collective and individual identity of those who were uprooted\, who experienced loss\, but found the strength to rebuild\, formed? The exhibition tells the story of the historical events\, the coup\, the invasion\, the refugee crisis\, the anti-occupation struggle\, and the reconstruction efforts\, as well as the care for cultural heritage\, education\, creativity\, and a forward-looking perspective. \n\nThis activity is aimed at adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-exhibition-cyprus-1974-memory-is-the-only-homeland-of-the-people-2/
LOCATION:Public Tobacco Factory\, Lenorman 218\, Athens\, Athens\, 104 43\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:First Cemetery of Athens: An Open-Air Sculpture Gallery II
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour through the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nBeyond the Sleeping Female Figure\nThe tomb of Sofia Afentaki—immortalised by Yannoulis Chalepas in his iconic sculpture The Sleeping Female Figure—is the most recognisable work in the First Cemetery of Athens. But it is by no means the only one worth discovering.\n\nThis walk follows an alternative route\, away from the central and well-trodden paths\, to uncover a quieter yet equally captivating side of Athens’ open-air sculpture gallery. Along its uphill alleys\, we’ll encounter the mausoleums of illustrious figures—spaces where mortals converse with immortals\, and grand visions of legacy meet the silence of eternity.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/first-cemetery-of-athens-2/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Walk: 20 plus 1 Stops
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only availble in Greek. \n\nOfficially 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 Queen Amalia’s watchful eye\, marble figures wait quietly: Dionysios Solomos\, Aristotle Valaoritis\, Jean Moréas\, Ioannis Kapodistrias and Ioannis Eynard—emblematic figures from an era of visionary leadership in Greece. In this poetic promenade\, writer-director Thodoris Gonis invites audiences to follow the traces of these permanent Garden residents—poets\, politicians\, botanists and engineers—through the documents\, letters and texts that shaped the garden’s story. At its heart is the 20-year-old queen who once dreamt it into being. \n\nConcept & Direction: Thodoris Gonis\n\nDramaturgy: Thodoris Gonis\, Eleni Stroulia\n\nCostumes: Matina Megkla \n\nCast: Eleni Ouzounidou\, Thanasis Dimou\, Roxani Karfi\, Christina Chalkia \n\nMusicians: Paris Kimionis\, Danai Tsironi
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/apprenticeship-walk-20-1-stops-3/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Walk: 20 plus 1 Stops
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only availble in Greek. \n\nOfficially 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 Queen Amalia’s watchful eye\, marble figures wait quietly: Dionysios Solomos\, Aristotle Valaoritis\, Jean Moréas\, Ioannis Kapodistrias and Ioannis Eynard—emblematic figures from an era of visionary leadership in Greece. In this poetic promenade\, writer-director Thodoris Gonis invites audiences to follow the traces of these permanent Garden residents—poets\, politicians\, botanists and engineers—through the documents\, letters and texts that shaped the garden’s story. At its heart is the 20-year-old queen who once dreamt it into being. \n\nConcept & Direction: Thodoris Gonis\n\nDramaturgy: Thodoris Gonis\, Eleni Stroulia\n\nCostumes: Matina Megkla \n\nCast: Eleni Ouzounidou\, Thanasis Dimou\, Roxani Karfi\, Christina Chalkia \n\nMusicians: Paris Kimionis\, Danai Tsironi
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/apprenticeship-walk-20-1-stops-4/
LOCATION:National Garden\, Vas. Amalias 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,THEATER,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:From the Great to Modern Greece - Part B: The Refugees
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA guided tour of the second part of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece”\, which traces the completion of the country’s formation in terms of borders and population. The first part\, presented in 2022\, describes the events that led to the stabilization of borders after the end of World War I\, focusing on the Asia Minor Campaign and the collective trauma of the destruction of Smyrna. The second part\, subtitled “The Refugees”\, focuses on the demographic shaping of Greece through population movements over the course of a century. The exhibition is made possible by the exclusive sponsorship of Piraeus Bank. \n\nThis event is aimed at adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/from-the-great-to-modern-greece-part-b-the-refugees/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Three-Star Architectural Crown: The Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour of the Athenian Trilogy\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. The University\, the Academy and the Library—an opus magnum by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—form Athens’ famed neoclassical trilogy. Described by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural triple crown of our city\,” these buildings remain an enduring and iconic landmark. In the heart of the urban fabric\, visual and literary references to ancient history and mythology intertwine with the dominant ideologies of the time. In these structures\, the recent past confronts antiquity—mirroring the spirit\, aspirations and ideals of a bygone era.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/three-star-architectural-crown-the-neoclassical-trilogy-of-athens-3/
LOCATION:Athens Trilogy\, Panepistimiou 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour at the Elytis House Museum
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nStep inside the Elytis House Museum\, a neoclassical gem in the heart of Plaka\, and explore the world of Nobel Laureate Odysseas Elytis through a guided tour of its permanent exhibition. Rare manuscripts\, Greek and international editions\, paintings\, personal artefacts\, and the poet’s original writing desk—all housed in the space where he lived and worked for decades—offer an intimate experience of one of Greece’s most iconic literary figures.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-at-the-elytis-house-museum-2/
LOCATION:Elytis’ House – Museum\, Polygnotou 7\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 55\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,LITERATURE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T120713Z
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SUMMARY:Cyprus 74 - Never Forget
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA guided tour of the memory exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Through rare posters from the era and corresponding photographic material\, the exhibition aims to highlight the events of the Cypriot tragedy\, the nationwide solidarity with the people of Cyprus\, and their ongoing struggle for freedom and justice.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/cyprus-74-never-forget-2/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Three-Star Architectural Crown: The Neoclassical Trilogy of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas leads a tour through the Athenian Trilogy\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival. Comprising the University\, the Academy and the Library\, this neoclassical ensemble—designed by brothers Hans Christian and Theophil Hansen—was hailed by Alexandros Philadelpheus as “the architectural triple crown of our city.” Since its completion\, it has stood as one of Athens’ most iconic landmarks. At the heart of the city’s urban fabric\, these buildings weave visual and literary references to ancient history and mythology into the prevailing ideologies of their time—where the recent past engages with antiquity\, reflecting the spirit\, aspirations and ideals of a bygone era.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/three-star-architectural-crown-the-neoclassical-trilogy-of-athens-4/
LOCATION:Athens Trilogy\, Panepistimiou 39\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 64\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:The December Events - The Clash at Makriyianni
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nThis historical walk explores one of the most important battles of the Dekemvriana or December events\, the urban warfare that took place in Athens at the end of World War II and which announced the start of the Greek Civil War. At the barracks of the Makrygiannis Gendarmerie Regiment\, we will learn about the methods used by ELAS\, as well as the desperate defense of the gendarmerie\, the intervention of the British forces\, and the counter-movements on other fronts of the battle.\n\nA reservation is required.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/the-december-events-the-clash-at-makriyianni/
LOCATION:Zappeion Megaron\, Zappeion Hall\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T193000
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SUMMARY:Walking Through History
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek .\n\nThe National Archaeological Museum and Dr. Kostas Paschalidis present an afternoon walk through the concise history of the Greek State\, from its founding to the present day.\n\nA story that begins over two centuries ago\, from a plot of land that was once a vineyard\, then became a club for Bavarian soldiers\, a site for the construction of the largest museum of the ancient world\, a place for the desperate hiding of antiquities during wartime\, a symbol of National Resistance during the Occupation\, a witness to the Polytechnic Uprising\, and a treasure trove of endless exhibitions. A small spot in the “heart” of Athens that has witnessed the birth and struggles of an entire country.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/walking-through-history/
LOCATION:National Archaeological Museum\, Patission 44\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 82\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,MUSEUM,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Myths of the City from Antiquity to Today
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA journey through the myths that built and accompanied the city through the centuries\, from the haze of mythology to the beginnings of modern history. The walk\, from the Hill of the Muses to Monastiraki and Asomaton Square\, is a stroll through space\, time\, historical records\, and popular beliefs. Meeting point: Courtyard of the Church of Agia Marina\, near the Observatory.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/myths-of-the-city-from-antiquity-to-today/
LOCATION:Agia Marina\, Agias Marinas 1\, Athens\, Athens\, 118 51\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:All of the MOMus–Museum Alex Mylona in One Visit
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nJoin curator Yannis Bolis for a special guided tour of the MOMus – Museum Alex Mylona\, exploring every part of the museum. Discover the story of the building\, its visionary founder Alex Mylona\, the museum’s collections\, and the temporary exhibition A Cabinet of Curiosities—featuring works by 78 contemporary artists inspired by the unexpected\, the ambiguous\, the enigmatic\, the fantastical and the grotesque. \n\nBooking is required at +30 210 3215717 (Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00\, Thursday: 10:00–21:00) \n\nReservations open on 17 May at 12:00 noon.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/all-momus-alex-mylona-mseum-in-one-visit/
LOCATION:MOMus-Museum Alex Mylona\, Agion Asomaton Square 5\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 54\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:From the Great to Modern Greece - Part B: The Refugees
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nA guided tour of the second part of the exhibition “From Great Greece to Modern Greece”\, which traces the completion of the country’s formation in terms of borders and population. The first part\, presented in 2022\, describes the events that led to the stabilization of borders after the end of World War I\, focusing on the Asia Minor Campaign and the collective trauma of the destruction of Smyrna. The second part\, subtitled “The Refugees”\, focuses on the demographic shaping of Greece through population movements over the course of a century. The exhibition is made possible by the exclusive sponsorship of Piraeus Bank. \n\nThis event is aimed at adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/from-the-great-to-modern-greece-part-b-the-refugees-2/
LOCATION:National Historical Museum\, Stadiou 13\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 61\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:Propaganda in Art and Daily Life
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nThis walk sets off from the Acropolis Museum and heads towards the hills west of the Sacred Rock\, tracing how art—and the daily practices of prominent figures in classical Athens—may have served as instruments of state ideology or propaganda. Together\, we’ll explore where and how public life\, politics and cultural expression were intertwined in the city that shaped democratic ideals.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/propaganda-in-art-and-daily-life/
LOCATION:Acropolis Museum\, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:In the Footsteps of the Philhellenes
DESCRIPTION:A Walk Through Philhellenism: Plaka\, Parliament & Hidden Histories A guided walking tour through Plaka and central Athens\, tracing cultural and historical landmarks tied to the birth of modern Greece and the international Philhellenic movement. Key stops include the Anglican Church on Philhellinon Street\, where the remains of naval officer and Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings are interred; the former home of Lord Church; the original University of Otto; the residence of historian George Finlay; the Hill School; the Monument of Lysicrates; and the busts of Jean-Gabriel Eynard and Ioannis Kapodistrias inside the National Garden. The tour also includes a visit and private guided tour of the Hellenic Parliament\, with special access to the Philhellenism exhibitions\, led by Dr Theodoros Koutsogiannis\, curator of the Parliament’s Art Collection.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/in-the-footsteps-of-the-philhellenes/
LOCATION:Russian Church\, Philellinon\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 57\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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SUMMARY:Theatres of Memory - Theatres of PowerQ: A Different Walk in the Centre of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nLike any capital city\, Athens\, especially its centre\, is home to numerous monuments\, constructed over time under various regimes such as monarchy and democracy\, revolutionary movements\, and institutions like the church. This walk aims to familiarize us with the different monuments and forms of power that shaped Greece\, from the 19th to the 20th century.\n\nThe walk will be led by Eleni Kouki\, historian at Hellenic Open University and Jewish Museum.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/theatres-of-memory-theatres-of-power-a-different-walk-centre-of-athens/
LOCATION:Syntagma Square\, Syntagma Square\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 63\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T140000
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SUMMARY:Guided Tour of the War Museum for Adults
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nExplore Greece’s military history and cultural heritage through a guided tour of the War Museum’s permanent exhibitions. Visitors will encounter rare artefacts\, historical documents and personal stories that shed light on key moments from the country’s past. \n\nThis activity is designed for adults.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/guided-tour-of-the-war-museum-for-adults-2/
LOCATION:War Museum\, Rizari 2-4\, Athens\, Athens\, 106 75\, Greece
CATEGORIES:EXHIBITION,FREE,MUSEUM,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250530T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:A Tour of Rizokastro and the Anafiotika Area
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek. \n\nArchaeologist Michalis Giohalas\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival\, leads a walking tour through Anafiotika and its layered history. Rizokastro—the area nestled at the root of the Sacred Rock—and Anafiotika are among the most historic quarters of Athens. Using surviving monuments and buildings\, remnants of lost structures\, and even the street names as our guide\, we’ll attempt to piece together the memory and image of a city that feels both different and not entirely lost. This journey will tune in to the lingering echoes of beliefs\, myths and legends tied to ancient places that still endure in the present day.\n\nA reservation is required.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/a-tour-of-rizokastro-and-the-anafiotika-area-4/
LOCATION:Acropolis Metro Station\, Makrygianni 9\, Athens\, Athens\, 117 42\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250531T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250531T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T035140
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SUMMARY:First Cemetery of Athens: An Open Air Sculpture Gallery II
DESCRIPTION:This activity is only available in Greek.\n\nArchaeologist and guide Michalis Giohalas invites visitors to explore the sculpture garden of the First Cemetery of Athens\, in collaboration with the This is Athens City Festival.\n\nBeyond the “Sleeping Female Figure”\n\nThe tomb of Sofia Afentaki—better known as The Sleeping Female Figure by Yannoulis Chalepas—is undoubtedly the cemetery’s most famous sculpture. But it’s far from the only one of note. This alternative walk veers off the main path to reveal a lesser-known yet equally remarkable side of Athens’ open-air gallery.\n\nWinding through the cemetery’s quieter\, uphill lanes\, we’ll encounter mausoleums of celebrated figures—places where mortals meet immortals\, and where the lofty desire for remembrance coexists with overwhelming silence.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/first-cemetery-of-athens-3/
LOCATION:First Cemetery of Athens\, Logginou 3\, Athens\, Athens\, 116 36\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250531T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250531T200000
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SUMMARY:A Walk Along the Ilissos - the Ancient River of Athens
DESCRIPTION:This activity is available in Greek only.\n\nThis walk aims to reconstruct a small yet significant and fascinating area of Athens along the banks of the Ilissos River (one of the “lost” rivers of Athens\, hidden beneath central avenues)\, exploring its evolution over time and linking it to historical periods and elements of the city’s life and history.\n\nIt covers the development of the area in ancient and medieval times\, with a focus on the period after Athens was declared the capital\, and life in the city during the 19th and early 20th centuries.\n\nKey points of interest: Hadrian’s Gate\, the Olympic Temple\, spots along Vasilissis Olgas Avenue\, Zappeion (Hall and Garden)\, Panathenaic Stadium\, Agia Fotini Ilissou.\n\nThe walk will be led by Tonia Kafetzaki\, PhD in History\, Educator (Evangeliki School of Smyrna).\n\nMeeting point: Hadrian’s Gate.
URL:https://cityfestival.thisisathens.org/en/event/walk-along-ilissos-the-ancient-river-of-athens/
LOCATION:Andrianos Arcade\, Leof. Vas. Amalias 50\, Athens\, Athens\, 105 58\, Greece
CATEGORIES:FREE,OUTDOOR ACTIVITY,TOUR
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