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Friday, November 15, 2013

TAXIDI: Ten Reasons To Visit Greece In 2014

It's always a popular destination for British sun-seekers, and now there are ten more reasons to visit Greece. The Greek tourism industry has come up with this list of what's hot in Greece in the next 12 months... 1- The National Museum of Contemporary Art opens in Athens in the spring. After 13 years of development, it opens its doors to the public. It's built on the former site of the legendary Athenian brewery Fix, so if the art gets a bit much, you can always find a cold beer to celebrate the site's other cultural legacy 2- British Airways launches its first flights ever to the Greek islands. From May, they'll start serving the islands of Mykonos and Santorini with direct flights from Heathrow. 3- Zorba the Greek, one of the most recognizable symbols of Greece, turns 50. Recreate his famous dance!

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