The Monastery of Barsana – Maramures, Romania
Barsana is one of the wooden churches in Maramures, a beautiful synthesis of Eastern and Western European architecture, with Gothic and Byzantine elements. The post The Monastery of Barsana –...
View ArticlePeleş Castle, a Romanian Fairytale – Sinaia, Romania
Peleş Castle (Romanian: Castelul Peleş [kasˈtelul ˈpeleʃ]) is a Neo-Renaissance castle placed in an idyllic setting in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova County, Romania, on an existing...
View ArticleAzerbaijan’s Boom Economy, Tourism Next
Azerbaijan's booming industry has spurred growth in ever sector of that country's economy. With massive infrastructure projects ongoing, and progressive expansion across the board, tourism seems the...
View ArticleRijeka Opens Croatia’s Carnival Season
The 28th Rijeka Carnival opens Croatia's carnival season. The carnival lasts from January 17, to March 9, 2011. The post Rijeka Opens Croatia’s Carnival Season appeared first on Argophilia Travel News.
View ArticleFažana Celebrates Fishermen Traditions and Culture
If you want to experience Croatia first hand, this fishermen village is the ideal destination. The post Fažana Celebrates Fishermen Traditions and Culture appeared first on Argophilia Travel News.
View ArticleDancing with Death in Aguascalientes: Life-Affirming Holidays in Mexico
Explore some alternative attractions in Mexico (other than its beaches) including its art, the not-at-all macabre museum of Death, and culture of celebrating life. The post Dancing with Death in...
View ArticleMaribor 2012: Slovenia Set to WOW the World
In news from Slovenia's Tourism Board, the town of Maribor, in cooperation with other municipalities, are all set for an exuberant opening weekend as the European Capital of Culture, January 14th and...
View ArticleKrakow – Beating the Stag Parties
What does this city offer beyond the attraction of stag parties? The answer is a huge amount of culture and a fascinating history. The post Krakow – Beating the Stag Parties appeared first on...
View ArticleKošice Update: European Capital of Culture 2013
As the European Capital of Culture (ECOC) is a European initiative, the Košice project aims to foster though creative cultural and economic initiatives. The Košice staff motto is: “We support...
View ArticleArmenia & Russian Agree on Cultural Cooperation
Last Friday a program of cooperation between the ministries of culture of Armenia and the Russian Federation was penned at Armenia's Ministry of Culture in Yerevan. Armenia's Minister of Culture,...
View ArticlePlatanias Presents the 8th Annual Festival of “Land, Culture, and Tourism”
Coming up Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th of September, the Municipality of Platanias, under the auspices of the Region of Crete, will present the 8th Annual Festival “Tourism, Land, and Culture."...
View ArticleGreek Archeologists Find the Lost City of Tenea in the Peloponese
Greece’s Ministry of Culture has announced what's being called a "monumental find," as excavators unearth a site identified as the fabled city of Tenea in southern Greece. The post Greek Archeologists...
View ArticleThe United States and Greece Explore Cultural Exchange
Greece takes the opportunity during US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s Athens visit, to pursue boosting bilateral cooperation in culture. The post The United States and Greece Explore Cultural...
View ArticleGreece’s Minister of Culture Announces Artist Support Plan
Minister Lina Mendoni has announced a plan for the support of artists affected by the restriction measures during the coronavirus pandemic. The post Greece’s Minister of Culture Announces Artist...
View ArticleGreece Adds New Elements to National Intangible Cultural Heritage Index
Greece's Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced last week the inclusion of 16 new elements to Greece’s National Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The post Greece Adds New Elements to National...
View ArticleNow You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]
We were amazed to discover this story on Protothema of the oldest song in the world, and how it's a song we can actually listen to. The post Now You Can Listen to the Oldest Song in the World [Video]...
View ArticleFive Greek Islands Among Threatened European Cultural Heritage Sites
According to the European voice of civil society, Europa Nostra, several Greek islands are in danger of losing their cultural heritage. The post Five Greek Islands Among Threatened European Cultural...
View ArticleGreece’s Culture Ministry Sets Summer Hours for Historic Sites
Greece's Ministry of Culture has announced the Summer hours for archaeological sites and museums across the country. The post Greece’s Culture Ministry Sets Summer Hours for Historic Sites appeared...
View ArticlePlaka Bridge Restoration Project Receives European Award
The reconstruction of the Plaka Bridge, washed away by a flash flood in 2015, is awarded a European Heritage Awards/ Europa Nostra Award. The post Plaka Bridge Restoration Project Receives European...
View ArticlePosidonia 2022 Shipping Expo to Feature Greece’s Seafaring Culture
Posidonia 2022 expo will reveal the unbreakable connection between Greek culture and the sea June 6th - 10th at the Athens Metropolitan Expo. The post Posidonia 2022 Shipping Expo to Feature Greece’s...
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