Posts Tagged ‘acropolis’

Greece’s Crown Jewel: A 360° Tour of the Acropolis (Video)

Uncover the marvels of the ancient Acropolis in Athens through a captivating 360-degree tour by the BBC. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Videos Read Later  Source

“Don’t waste your time”: Foreign tourists are hating the Acropolis

It is one of the most important attractions in the whole world and the symbol of Greece, but it seems that some foreign tourists are not particularly impressed by the Acropolis. The tourist season has now opened for good and tourists from abroad are arriving by the thousands. Others choose to leave directly for one… […]

Acropolis – 6.000 years in 10 minutes (video)

Through digital models, 6.000 yrs of history condensed in a film (produced by Andonis Theocharis Kioukas for the demonstrating the consecutive transformations of Athens’ most iconic landmark. Source

An Abundance of Artifacts Unearthed at Falasarna Acropolis in Crete

Excavations at the acropolis in Falasarna (also Phalasarna) in the far west of Crete continue to produce rich archaeological bounty. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later  Source

Acropolis Museum serenades August full moon with concert

The Acropolis Museum in Athens has announced a special event to celebrate the  August full moon this European summer with Greek songs about the moon, film music and famous melodies from abroad, performed by the historic Hellenic Air Force Band. According the the announcement, the special cultural event will take place on Friday 12 August… […]

Concrete Acropolis Paths Pave the Way for Wheelchairs and Criticism

The ancient Greeks built vast public temple complexes, but it has taken up to the 21st century for the nation to begin meeting modern disabled accessibility standards. For the first time in its long history the ancient Greek buildings that represent Athens’s Acropolis will be made completely accessible to disabled locals and tourists. But not […]

Utah Honors Greek Bicentennial with Raising of Acropolis Flag

A flag that flew atop the Acropolis in Athens will be presented to the people of Utah in commemoration of the Greek bicentennial on Thursday. Credit: Greek government Officials including Utah governor Spencer Cox and the Very Reverend George Nikas of the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake took part in ceremonies honoring the […]

Greek Acropolis to Finally Improve Disabled Access

The ancient Greeks built vast public temple complexes, but it has taken up to the 21st century for the nation to begin meeting modern disabled accessibility standards. For the first time in its long history the ancient Greek buildings that represent Athens’s Acropolis will be made completely accessible to disabled locals and tourists. Comprising uneven […]

Lego Acropolis Proves Just as Popular as the Real Thing

A certified professional Lego designer? Yes, there is such a thing! A Lego expert recreated a Lego Acropolis, complete with the Parthenon. And, believe it or not, the Lego Acropolis even has a tiny Lego Lord Elgin stealing the famous “Elgin” marble statues . The Lego Acropolis was given to the biggest historical museum in […]

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