This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist 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
This activity is only available in Greek. Archaeologist 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. Beyond the “Sleeping Female Figure” The tomb of Sofia Afentaki—better known as The Sleeping Female Figure by Yannoulis Chalepas—is undoubtedly the
This activity is available in Greek only. This 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
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past. The activity is
"The Athens Cemetery encompasses the entire movement of modern sculpture." With these words, the great sculptor Thomas Thomopoulos captured the unique essence of the First Cemetery of Athens over a century ago. As part of the This is Athens City Festival 2026, archaeologist and certified guide Michalis Giohalas will lead us through this extraordinary open-air
As part of the This is Athens City Festival, the War Museum opens its collections and invites us on a journey through Greece’s military history and cultural heritage. Through specially designed thematic tours, visitors will have the opportunity to discover iconic exhibits and lesser-known narratives that shed light on the Greek past. The activity is
Step inside the grand, stately building with the bronze statue of Kolokotronis on horseback out front. It’s nothing less than the Old Parliament House, the very heart of Greece’s early political acts, and it is throwing open its doors for the This is Athens City Festival. This isn't just a wander through a dusty museum;
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. But 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
Renowned historian Menelaos Charalampidis leads an immersive journey through the heart of the occupied city, tracing the footsteps of one of the most dynamic resistance movements in Europe. This isn't just a history lesson; it’s a vivid reclamation of the city's soul. As you walk, the routes of protesters, strikers, and saboteurs who defied the
If you’ve ever wondered what Athens sounded like before the hum of motorbikes and the thump of basslines, follow this group of traditional kantadoroi (troubadours). They are taking to the cobbled streets below the Acropolis to revive the lost art of the Athenian serenade. Love songs and melodies once flooded the city’s historic neighborhoods, serving
A visit to the National Typography Museum and its historic collection. Visitors will have the chance to closely examine representative samples of the mechanical equipment and printed products of the Typography. Additionally, they will get familiar with traditional printing techniques and the working conditions of the printer profession. This activity is only available in Greek.
Τhe House of General Napoleon Zervas opens its doors for a series of special presentations. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the spaces where the General lived and discover historical material that highlights the united national resistance against the occupying forces during the years 1941–1944. Through personal belongings and historical narratives, the life and
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