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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:20260421T232107
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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:20260421T232107
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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:20260421T232107
CREATED:20250423T120713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T115644Z
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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:20260421T232107
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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:20260421T232107
CREATED:20250514T143248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T095112Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T140000
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T232107
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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:20260421T232107
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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:20260421T232107
CREATED:20250321T102110Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T232107
CREATED:20250407T111402Z
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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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