In the heart of Athens, in Psyrri – a charming and historic neighborhood known for its lively tavernas, music bars, and vivid shops – lies a small but unique music workshop. Here, the dedicated and innovative instrument maker Giorgos Karellas works. Amid the smell of […]
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On Amorgos, the easternmost of the Cycladic islands, new life is brought into the traditional crafts. Projects have been launched to restore and preserve the island’s dry-stone walls—structures built without binding materials—which are iconic features of the Cycladic landscape. The timeless role of the walls
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Many Greek churches are admirable, but perhaps one of the most remarkable is Agia Foteini in Mantineia, northern Peloponnese. We had the privilege of meeting Kostas Papatheodorou, the civil engineer, architect, artist, and philosopher behind this extraordinary building. He invited us on an exclusive private
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“The Promotion” (Η Εξέλιξη) is the latest feature film by acclaimed Greek director Periklis Hoursoglou. The film will be screened at Zita Folkets Bio on Sunday, October 20, 2024, as part of the “Greek Film Days in Stockholm” event. The Greek Film Days are organized
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In our article series about sanctuaries near Athens, we will today visit Brauron/Βραυρώνα (pronounced: Vravrona), an important and well-preserved temple complex dedicated to Artemis – the goddess of hunting and nature. The sanctuary, located just a couple of kilometers from Athens International Airport, is built
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Greek gods play, as is widely known, a central role in classical mythology. When we speak of mythology, we’re referring to the rich body of myths, legends, and traditions from ancient Greece. These myths tell of terrible battles where entire mountains and islands are uprooted
The Kallikantzaroi, according to Greek folklore, are malevolent creatures that emerge from the underworld during the Greek Christmas period and cause trouble for humans. During the winter solstice, when the movement of the sun seems to halt, they creep out: the malicious, mischievous, ugly and
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The small town of Eleusina/Ελευσίνα, located about 20 km southwest of Athens, has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2023. Here, for two millennia, perhaps the largest and most important religious ceremonies of the ancient world took place – the legendary Eleusinian Mysteries. The
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The small town of Soufli in northern Greece was selected as one of the world’s top tourist destinations for 2021, by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The award was justified by the fact that the city has managed to preserve traditional silk production in its full
The sites of World Heritage in Greece attract global admiration, with a total of 18 sites having received the prestigious award until 2023. These include well-known tourist destinations such as the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, Delphi or the historic center of Rhodes. But there are
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