The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is one of the most-visited museums in Athens. It’s on four floors in a beautiful neoclassical building near the Greek Parliament buildings and National Garden. The museum houses artifacts and works of art “representing all eras of Greek history from prehistoric to modern times”. History “The Benaki Museum building […]
It’s been wickedly hot in Athens. Temperatures are in the 100s, with no end to the heat in sight. People are a bit grouchier than usual. Even my iPhone complained and went on strike, advising it needed to “cool down”. Many of the places I’m interested in touring require outside walking, but it’s too hot. […]
Last night, I attended a performance at the Odeon of Herodes on Acropolis Hill. The Greek National Opera (GNO) Ballet performed different works of renowned composer and “theorist of Greek music,” Manos Hadjidakis. The production, Dance with My Own Shadow, includes four of Hadjidakis’ compositions in a flawless, mesmerizing performance. The well-received production premiered at the […]
