Museum and archaeological sites extnded hours

The extended timetable takes effect today (1 April) for 33 sites and museums around the country.

The program of events includes concerts and shows at the Propylea at the Athens Acropolis, the courtyard of the Byzantine museum, the atrium of the Thessaloniki Archeological Museum, the Delphi Archeological Museum, the atrium of Ancient Olympia, the entrance of the Mistras archeological site, At Palamidi castle, at Delos, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Rhodes, Kerkyra, Santorini, Irakleio, and Lasithi, symbolizing the new beginning.

Culture minister Panos Panayotopoulos lauded the new beginning, in a press conference, on Monday, but said he couldn't promise things would go without starting Tuesday, but they would smooth out soon.

The 33 museums and archeological sites garner 95% of the visitors visiting such venues , as well as getting 95% of proceeds, during the period between April and 31 October, the peak tourist season.

As had been announced those holding unemployment cards will be able to visit the sites and museums free of charge.

◊  the archaeological site of the Acropolis, the Theatre of Dionysus and the Ancient Agora in Athens;

◊  the archaeological site of the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion;

◊  the Olympieion — Arch of Hadrian;

◊  the archaeological site of Epidaurus;

◊  the archaeological site of Mycenae;

◊  the archaeological site of Olympia and the archaeological museum at Olympia;

◊  the archaeological site of Delphi and the archaeological museum of Delphi;

◊  the archaeological site of the Royal Tombs of Vergina and the archaeological museum of Vergina;

◊  the archaeological site and museum at Delos island near Mykonos;

◊  the archaeological site of Akrotiri Thera on Santorini;

◊  the archaeological site of Lindos on Rhodes;

◊  the archaeological site of Asklepieio on Kos;

◊  Ancient Kamiros on Rhodes;

◊  the archaeological museum of Rhodes;

◊  the archaeological site of  Knossos on Crete;

◊  the archaeological site of  Phaistos on Crete;

◊  Cave of Psychro on Crete;

◊  the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth;

◊  the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes; 

◊  the Ancient Castle of Kos;

◊  the archaeological site of Mystras;

◊  Spinalonga on Crete;

◊  Corfu Castle;

◊  the archaeological site of Palamidi;

◊  the archaeological museum of Heraklion on Crete;

◊  the archaeological museum of Thessaloniki;

◊  the Byzantine & Christian Museum in Athens;

◊  the National Archaeological Museum in Athens;

◊  the White Tower Museum in Thessaloniki; and

◊  the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki.