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Thursday, 04 July 2019 07:00
Must-See Exhibits At The National Archaeological Museum In Athens
With over 11,000 exhibits at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, it's easy to feel overwhelmed trying to see it all! Luckily, Why Athens put together this list of 7 things you must see while you're visiting the largest museum in Greece.
The Kore and Kouros
The Kore (young maiden) and Kouros (young male) were discovered in Mirenda, south-east of Athens in 1972, with the female Kore being fully preserved and considered one of the most important pieces of Archaic art in existence. Both statues were created by the sculptor Aristion of Paros around 550-540BC.
Zeus or Poseidon
Zeus or Poseidon, the museum itself asks the same question as the experts can’t agree but the locals will tell you it is Zeus. Found in a shipwreck off the island of Euboea (Evia) the hollow cast bronze statue dates back to the early Classical period around 460BC and is one of the few original pieces in existence from this time.
The Horse and Jockey
Discovered in the same shipwreck as the statue of Zeus, the Horse and Jockey is one of the Museum's most famous exhibits. The statue is virtually life-size at 2.9 meters long and 2.1 meters high, and it is one of the very few sculptures depicting a racing horse.
The Antikythera Mechanism
Sponge divers found the Antikythera Mechanism off the coast of the island Antikythera in 1901. Considered to be the world's first computer, the Antikythera Mechanism comprises a complex system of over 30 mechanical gears and is the most complicated ancient item ever found, according to the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports.
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Monday, 24 September 2018 07:00
Matthew McConaughey On Jimmy Fallon - "I Didn't Want To Leave Greece"
Hollywood movie star and heart-throb, Matthew McConaughey, recently appeared on Jimmy Fallon's 'The Tonight Show' to promote his new film called 'White Boy Rick.' While they did talk about the film, what caught our attention was his mention of his love for Greece!
McConaughey and his family, including his mother, father-in-law, wife, and kids, as well as Woody Harrelson's family, recently spent 3 weeks in a house in Antiparos this summer, relishing the Greek lifestyle. In the funny clip below, McConaughey tells Fallon about how his family loved Greece so much, that they decided to extend their holiday. However, when his mom was prepared to leave as planned, it didn't take too much convincing for her to stay!
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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 18:35
Athens Coffee Festival 2018 | Technopolis City Of Athens
Due to extreme weather conditions, the 3rd Athens Coffee Festival Shall be postponed from this Saturday to Sunday, September 30th. The Festival is extended until Tuesday, October 2nd.
The Athens Coffee Festival is a large celebration of coffee and its surrounding culture, addressed equally to industry professionals, home baristas and the general public!
The Athens Coffee Festival is a large celebration of coffee and its surrounding culture, addressed equally to industry professionals, home baristas and the general public!
From its very first iteration, in May 2016, the Athens Coffee Festival managed to become one of the world’s finest coffee festivals! The potential of its dynamic is also confirmed by the impressive number of visitors, the statements of satisfaction by participating companies, as well as the positive comments by sector professionals from Greece and abroad.
At a time when the coffee market is at the height of its growth, going through its most mature phase, the Athens Coffee Festival is now a reference point for professionals, but also for the general public, interested in learning about all the innovations and market developments, from flagship espresso houses and distinguished Greek and international specialty coffee roasters.
At a time when the coffee market is at the height of its growth, going through its most mature phase, the Athens Coffee Festival is now a reference point for professionals, but also for the general public, interested in learning about all the innovations and market developments, from flagship espresso houses and distinguished Greek and international specialty coffee roasters.
In order to meet the needs of coffee businesses more effectively, the Athens Coffee Festival takes place every year at the end of September, in view of the winter season.
This year, Technopolis-Athens, in Gazi, will host the 3rd Athens Coffee Festival between September 30 and October 2. The aim is to attract as many sector professionals as possible, from every corner of Greece, along with a selection of major international visitors. At the same time, the festival will continue to appeal to the dynamic audience of consumers who are coffee aficionados and are interested in the latest trends and developments in the field of coffee.
This year, Technopolis-Athens, in Gazi, will host the 3rd Athens Coffee Festival between September 30 and October 2. The aim is to attract as many sector professionals as possible, from every corner of Greece, along with a selection of major international visitors. At the same time, the festival will continue to appeal to the dynamic audience of consumers who are coffee aficionados and are interested in the latest trends and developments in the field of coffee.
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Thursday, 20 September 2018 07:00
The Coziest Cafes Of Athens
Get cozy, curl up with a good book and a coffee, and voila! You have the recipe for a brilliant afternoon (or morning, or night...we like it all). According to the popular app Foursquare, these are the 15 coziest places in Athens!
Espressaki - Coffee shop
Users said: "I loved this place, small and cozy and friendly service." "Makes you feel like home with friendly staff, good music, and good prices."
Little Tree Books & Coffee
Users said: "A very cozy corner near the Acropolis museum where you can enjoy TAF coffee and be surrounded by books."
Petite Fleur - Cafe
Users said: "Cozy and beautiful. Authentic ambience and positive energy all around." "Really great and cozy cafe with a Parisian atmosphere!"
Address: Kolonaki, Halandri, Kifissia, and Pagrati (please see website for specific addresses)
Telephone: Halandri - 210 6814825, Pagrati - 215 5519685, Kolonaki - 210 3613169
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Telephone: Halandri - 210 6814825, Pagrati - 215 5519685, Kolonaki - 210 3613169
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Thursday, 20 September 2018 07:00
Wind Energy Production In Greece Is Set To Increase 50% By 2022
In a recent report by the Wind Energy in Europe: Outlook to 2022, Greece is about to see a 50% increase of about 1,300 MW between the period of 2018 and 2022. This is compared to Greece's wind energy capacity at the end of last year.
Panagiotis Ladakakos, president of the Hellenic Wind Energy Scientific Association is committed to promoting green energy in the country stating, "Greece needs to multiply its efforts and to exceed significantly the current estimate for new wind power installations in the near future."
The Wind Energy in Europe report also stated that 2019 is looking like it will be a record year for new wind energy installations. Currently, Germany is the leading country in the EU for the production of wind energy.
Article source: Greek Reporter
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Tuesday, 25 September 2018 17:49
Taste Of Athens
From September 29th to October 2nd, Athens welcomes the largest gastronomical event in Greece at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center!
Taste of Athens, brings the best restaurants, food and drink brands of the city together and invites its guests to get to discover them through immersive experiences. From cooking lessons by world-class chefs, to wine tastings and cocktail preparation classes, Taste of Athens offers numerous experiences that inspire, educate and entertain.
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a luxurious picnic that will mark the end of the summer on the calendars of foodies everywhere.
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Thursday, 06 September 2018 17:23
Nine Lives Autumn Bazaar
Due to a conflict with the Race for the Cure and associated road closures and transport difficulties, we are moving our Autumn Bazaar one day forward, to Saturday 29th September.
Bargain prices for:
All proceeds directly benefit stray cats in Athens through food & vet care.
Donations of cat-food are welcomed with open paws!
Bargain prices for:
- Books/CDs
- Clothes
- Fashion accessories
- Jewellery
- Household ornaments
- Homemade Cakes and pies but also sweets & savoury treats kindly offered by La Chocolatiere
- Coffee/tea/soft drinks
- Nine Lives merchandise
All proceeds directly benefit stray cats in Athens through food & vet care.
Donations of cat-food are welcomed with open paws!
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Sunday, 06 January 2019 17:12
From The Forbidden City: Imperial Apartments Of Qianlong - Acropolis Museum
A rare exhibition on China's Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799) is going on display at the Acropolis Museum, with a first time presentation to the public of remarkable artifacts representing over 100 years of Chinese culture of the 18th century.
One of the most renowned emperors in Chinese history, Qianlong (Qing Dynasty, 1644-1911) is the Emperor who reformed China,doubled its size and population, tended to the well-being of its citizens and nurtured the arts and letters with passion. He remained on the throne for sixty years (1736-1795) leaving his personal mark on the art of China.
This Acropolis Museum exhibition design was inspired directly by the buildings, colors and forms of the Palaces of the Forbidden City. The exhibition boasts 154 exquisite works of art, ceremonial robes, furniture and functional objects from the Emperor's private apartments in the Palace of Many Splendors (Chonghua Gong) where, as he himself wrote, he spent his youth and drew inspiration for his subsequent plans for the successful management of his vast country.
On first entering the exhibition the visitor meets the Emperor's embroidered gold ceremonial attire and the huge portrait that depicts Him immediately after his ascent to the throne. The Empress’ impressive ritual dress follows, and immediately after, the complete presentation of the Imperial throne with all its accompanying furniture and accessories. A next display presents the tea services used by the Emperor and his guests, his poetic texts and theatrical costumes from the private performances held at the Palace.
The Room of Fragrant Orchids that follows reveals the heated bed of the Imperial couple, wall screens with rare floral decoration and ornamental works of art of the Emperor’s personal choice. Two large exhibits, a second brocaded throne with accessories and the Emperor's study decorated with white jade plaques come after, and it at this desk that the gifted leader spent many hours of his day writing texts about his country's beauties, human relationships and the proper exercise of royal powers.
The exhibition ends with exceptional Buddhist artworks of precious materials: ritual vessels, tributes and great proverbs, but dominating are the statues of the young Buddha, the third Dalai Lama and a Buddhist missionary, demonstrating the predominant role of Buddhism in the Emperor's life.
The exhibition “from the forbidden city: imperial apartments of Qianlong” is organized in cooperation with the Palace Museum in Beijing as part of the cultural program set forth by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture for the “Year Greece-China”.
The exhibition aims to draw the western world closer to a deeper appreciation of Chinese culture, revealing its distinctive qualities during the glorious period of Emperor Qianlong's reign.
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Tuesday, 18 September 2018 07:00
National Geographic's Ancient Greece 101
This educational video from National Geographic details Greece's impression on world history, explaining why Greek and Roman gods share many similarities, how the alphabet got its name, and how the legacy of Ancient Greece has evolved over thousands of years. Watch the video below!
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Monday, 17 September 2018 07:00
Acropolis Museum Among The Top 25 Museums In The World
According to TripAdvisor's 2018 Traveler's Choice Awards, the Acropolis was listed as the 6th best museum in the world. TripAdvisor gave a brief description of the Acropolis, saying, "The brand new building is as stunning as the treasures it houses. A clear glass walkway reveals the ruins and current excavations...”
The Acropolis Museum opened to the public in 2009 and has since welcomed thousands of visitors and won numerous awards. The museum covers about 14,000 square meters of space and is home to nearly 4,000 objects.
Also featured in the top spots for the top 25 museums in the world include the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum in NYC, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and The British Museum in London.
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