Newsletter November 2023

The Athens Authentic Marathon. The brand new Maria Callas Museum. The time-honoured Varvakios Market and a symbolic Exarchia street. Family outings soundtracked by Vangelis Papathanasiou and VR takes on ancient Greek tragedies.

Putting the classic in the classical (and the contemporary), Athens in November offers its visitors a compilation of timeless experiences for all tastes and sizes. Join us for all-day debates on philosophy and politics over a glass of wine (or more), step into the world's first museum dedicated to La Divina, and follow us to the secret meze canteens of the central food market for an unforgettable meal.

As with the whole of Exarchia, Valtetsiou serves culture, politics and philosophy (be it of the anarchist school) in true Athenian fashion, alongside chilled espressos, fine Greek wine labels and creative gastronomy.
Discover Valtetsiou street

A fairground of flavours, aromas and sounds, the Central Food Market, or Varvakios, is the beating heart of commercial Athens. Read on to discover the agora's oldest stalls and best taverns for an authentic Athenian meal.
V for varvakios

The brand new Maria Callas Museum has opened in the heart of Athens. Billed as the first of its kind in the world, the museum displays more than 1,000 items belonging to or associated with the great diva. A fascinating experience also awaits visitors on the second floor.
Ave Maria

• Strike a pose next to some of the city's most impressive outdoor sculptures, or take in the fine print of Athenian typography;
• Track down the traces of Athens' Byzantine era, from stunning Ottoman villas to beautiful ornate churches;
• Discover what Greece's hottest fashion designers are up to and while at it boost your eco-credentials by going green.

Athens Authentic Marathon 2023 | 11-12 November
Be part of a milestone moment in the history of the race is it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Retrace the steps of Pheidippides who, in 490 BCE, ran non-stop from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the Greek win against the Persians, before breathing his last breath. Instead of that dramatic exodus, you get to eat cake at the finish line! No, you don’t, we’re just kidding.
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Molly Nilsson | 18 November
Greece's official entry to the 59th Venice Biennale highlights the reality of Roma communities by fusing ancient Greek tragedy with virtual reality.
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Oedipus in Search of Colonus | Until 30 November
Greece's official entry to the 59th Venice Biennale highlights the reality of Roma communities by fusing ancient Greek tragedy with virtual reality.
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Nassos Daphnis City Walls | Until 3 December
Discover the Athens-inspired work of the great New York artist in this free exhibition within the beautiful setting of Eleftherias Park in Ambelokipi.
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We are Stardust | Until 31 December
Definitely one of the best family outings of the season, this fascinating digital show features unreleased music by legendary composer Vangelis Papathanasiou.
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