21 August 2013 - Full Moon in Greece

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For the past few years, the Greek government has thrown open a selection of the best archaeological sites in Greece during the night of the full moon in August. In 2013, the event will occur on the night of August 21st.

The list of dozens of participating archaeological sites in the past included the Acropolis and Cape Sounion but the actual sites are off the list in 2013, victims of their own popularity and of too many visitors stumbling over slick night-damp marble stones. Authorities point out that a hillside adjacent to Sounion will be open and that in Athens, Filopappou Hill will be open, offering at least a dramatic view of the Acropolis and Parthenon as well as a free concert at 9:30pm. Both Sounion and the Parthenon will be open until 8pm that evening.

Other regulars on the list include the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina and ancient Olympia. There may be last-minute additions to the list, or sudden removals, so check locally before trekking to a site.

Usually, there are music and dance events scheduled at some of the sites.

21 August 2013 - Full Moon in Greece

Full Moon in Oia

Full Moon in Oia

Full moon in Oia

Full Moon in Attica

Athens

Athens

Full Moon in Thessaloniki

Full Moon in Mytilini

Full Moon in Mytilini Castle

Full Moon in Nafpaktos

Full Moon to Sounio

Full Moon in Kamena Vourla

Full Moon Kythera

Full Moon on Mount Athos

Full Moon in Naoussa Paros

Athens

Athens

Athens

Full Moon in Chania

Full Moon in Mandraki Rhodes

Athens

Athens

Full Moon to Sounio

Full Moon to Sounio

Full Moon to Sounio

Athens

Full Moon in Corfu

Neoi Poroi - Platamon

Neoi Poroi - Platamon

Full Moon in Kythnos

Monemvasia

Monemvasia

Ancient Corinth

Ancient Corinth

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Athens

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