The Byzantine Museum in Athens Greece is an interesting repository of Byzantine and Christian art. Here's what you can expect at the Byzantine Museum Athens. Byzantine and Christian Museum Athens in Greece may be best known for the Acropolis and accompanying museum, but there are nearly a hundred lesser known museums. As part of my efforts to visit every museum in Athens, a visit to the … [Read more...]

The Athens Polytechnic graffiti that appeared overnight on the exterior of the building on the 6th of March 2015 made the national news. It might not be there for long, so here are some photos before they are erased forever. Athens Polytechnic Graffiti Photos - Outside It seems likely that the exterior of the building will be cleaned, if it is even possible, over the coming … [Read more...]

During my time in the Greek capital, I have become fascinated by Athens street art. It's certainly not something that was top of my 'Must Do in Athens' list, and to be honest, not something that normally interests me at all. As the days went by however, I found myself drawn more and more towards these urban street murals. What were they for? Who was painting them? What did they mean? Walking … [Read more...]

The Changing of the Guard in Athens happens outside the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Here's what you need to know about the Changing of the Guard. Athens Guard Ceremony When I first arrived in Athens in 2014, I stumbled on the Changing of the Guards almost by accident. I just happened to be walking past the Greek Parliament Building a few hours after landing, and saw a crowd of people … [Read more...]