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Acropolis

World Archaeologists and Scholars Say Acropolis at Risk

2021-05-01 by Phil Butler

Athens' Acropolis

Athen’s Acropolis is in danger of being degraded by highly controversial construction approved by Greece’s Ministry of Culture.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Monuments Conservation Committee, Athens attractions, Central Archaeological Council, Greece attractions, Greek treasures, Manolis Korres, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Parthenon, Propylaea gateway, UNESCO

U.K. Kids Name Acropolis to Top 5 “Immersive Experiences” List

2019-12-03 by Argophilia Travel News

The Acropolis

Athens’ Acropolis was voted a Top 5 most “Immersive Experiences” in the world at the Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019 recently.

Tags: Acropolis, Athens, Athens attractions, Family Traveler Excellence Awards 2019, Family Traveller, Greece attractions, Greek destinations, kid attractions, travel

The Best Tweets from Greece in July of 2019

2019-08-03 by Phil Butler

Tweet Greece

Tweets from Greece are so often amazing, we thought we should share this part of the journey. After all, this is what Argo stands for.

Tags: Acropolis, Argophilia Travel, Athens, Corfu, crete, Kefalonia, Melissani Cave, Milos, Plaka, SAS, Thassos, Tweet Greece, Twitter

Athens’ Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel Reinvents the Picnic

2019-07-08 by Phil Butler

Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel

Situated in the artsy and historic Psyrri neighborhood, The Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel offers one of the most unique experiences in the city.

Tags: Acropolis, Athens hotels, Athens rooms, Athens stays, Foundry Urban Boutique Luxury Hotel, Greece hotels, Greek hotels, Luxury Hotels, retrochic, Rooftop Picnic Garden

AthensWas Is Offering a Special Summer Rooftop Experience

2018-07-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sense Restaurant Athens

The Greek capital’s luxury design hotel AthensWas invites Athenians and tourists to its rooftop Sense Restaurant to enjoy special lunch and dinner selections this summer.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis hill, Alexandros Charalambopoulos, Athens dining, AthensWas, fine dining, Plaka, Sense Restaurant

Acropolis Museum Celebrates Its 9th Anniversary Today

2018-06-20 by Argophilia Travel News

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis Museum celebrates its 9th anniversary today, June 20. Museum officials have decided to keep the museum exhibits open until midnight, with admission free after 8 pm.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Athens attractions, Athens museums, Athens sites, Athens tourism, Eleusis, museum exhibitions

Day Four of Five in Athens: Life is A Prayer

2016-11-30 by Phil Butler

Two days of the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo in Athens delivered their business promise to those who attended, and to those of us presenting. Friends and colleagues, old and new, were ready to embark along their separate paths, but for us exploring the streets of Plaka, and listening to the echoes of eternity, the message was in […]

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Airotel Stratos Vassilikos, Athens, DigiCam TV, Henri Roelings, Plaka, Rory Suchet, RT TV, Tom Magnuson, Tomasz Janczak

The Fabulous Acropolis Museum Turns Five

2014-06-10 by Phil Butler

The frieze of the Parthenon Gallery © Acropolis Museum. Photo Nikos Daniilidis

Recently ranked one of the 20 best museums of the world, the Acropolis Museum celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. On Friday June 20th a series of events including a concert by Leon of Athens highlight the momentous occasion.

Tags: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Athens sights, Athens tourism, Greece museums, Hippeis, Parthenon, Parthenon Frieze

Argo Suggests – The Athenian Riviera

2011-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The magificent Margi

The single greatest symbol of Greece, the one image that has adorned millions of postcards; the Parthenon, is perched high atop the plateau that gives this ancient Greek complex its name, the Acropolis. But, like the part of the proverbial iceberg visible above the water, this marvelous pinnacle is but a fraction of the glory of Greece, even touristic glory. Another more practical wonder awaits Athens visitors, what is known as the Athenian Riviera.

Tags: 5 star Athens hotel, Acropolis, Agio Kosma, Athenian Riviera, Athens guides, Athens tourism, Athens travel, Flisvos Marina, Glyfada, Greece guides, Greece travel, Greek beaches, Grill Bar, Ithaki, King Aegeus, Minotaur, online travel, Palio Faliro, Parthenon, The Margi, Theseus, travel guides, Vouliagmeni

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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