The Acropolis, Athens
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Athens Events
Athens 2012 events
Military parades celebrating the anniversary of the end of Ottoman occupation.
The Greek Orthodox faith's most important celebration sees candlelit processions, solemn masses and firework displays.
A public holiday in Greece, Labour Day is celebrated with parades in many cities. The stongest tradition, though, coincides with the height of...
The idea of 'Fete de la Musique' was a European initiative, launched in 1982 as the only Pan-European cultural event dedicated to music. Held over...
The premier festival of rock music in Greece takes place 40km (25 miles) from Athens, in a 15,000-capacity events venue. The event attracts some...
For many visitors this might be less of an attraction than something to avoid, as towns and cities all over Greece tend to grind to a halt for a...
A sporting event rooted in ancient history, the marathon race was born here in Athens, when the soldier Pheidippides brought news of the Athenian...
Athens 2013 events
While many are sleeping-off earlier excesses on New Year's Day, others in Greece are celebrating the Orthodox Christian Feast of Saint Basil. In...
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