BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Photography Awards™ - ECPv6.15.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Photography Awards™ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.photoawards.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Photography Awards™ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Athens BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Moscow BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:MSK DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251002T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251005T130000 DTSTAMP:20250901T064659 CREATED:20250829T100323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T101415Z UID:263863-1759399200-1759669200@www.photoawards.com SUMMARY:Athens Visitor Guide DESCRIPTION:1. Transportation Tips\n\nMetro (Athens Metro Line 3 – Blue Line): Connects Athens Airport with Syntagma Square (city centre)\, about a 40-minute journey. Trains run every 30 minutes from ~6:30 am to ~11:30 pm. Cost: €9 one-way\, €16 round trip\, or €20 for a 3-day tourist ticket (includes airport return and unlimited metro/bus/tram use). Validate tickets at turnstiles and keep them.\nExpress Buses (X-lines): X95 (Syntagma)\, X96 (Piraeus)\, X93 (Kifissos/Liosion bus terminals)\, X97 (Elliniko metro). Fare ~€5.50–6. They run 24/7\, making them ideal for early or late arrivals.\nTaxis & Private Transfers: Fixed fare €40 (day)\, €55 (midnight–5 am). Private transfers like Welcome Pickups offer English-speaking drivers and flight monitoring.\nUber: Available in Athens as Uber Taxi only. It connects you to licensed city taxis. Fares are the same as regular taxis\, but the app provides cashless payment\, fare transparency\, and GPS tracking.\nLocal Transport Overview: Integrated metro\, bus\, tram\, and suburban rail system with the same ATH.ENA Ticket. A single urban trip costs ~€1.20 (valid 90 minutes). 3-Day tourist passes are good value for frequent travel.\n\n2. Accommodation near House of Lucie (4 Charalampi Sotiriou)\n\nAthens Relax Apartment (8 Charalampi Sotiriou) – Comfortable apartment ~1.4 km from the centre; convenient to National Archaeological Museum\, Lycabettus Hill\, and Ambelokipi metro station.\nNearby Hotels:\n\nLuwian Athens Boutique Hotel – 4-star with excellent reviews (~3-min walk from Omonoia).\nBelle Athenes – Luxury Rooms at Monastiraki Station – excellent for exploring ancient sites.\nThe Athenaeum Luxury Hotel and Okupa – centrally located and well-rated.\n\n\nStylish / Luxury Options in City Centre:\n\nThe Dolli at Acropolis – neoclassical hotel with rooftop pool and Acropolis views.\nXenodocheio Milos\, ERGON House Athens\, Anthology of Athens\, Not Hotel – boutique design hotels with strong culinary focus.\n\n\n\n3. Local Activities & Attractions\n\nCultural Highlights:\n\nAcropolis & Parthenon – iconic historical site; best early morning or evening.\nMuseum of Cycladic Art – prehistoric Greek art.\nBenaki Museum & Ghika Gallery – diverse Greek cultural and modernist art.\nHerakleidon Museum – interactive blend of art\, science\, and technology.\nMunicipal Gallery of Athens – free entry\, Greek 19th–20th-century art.\nIlias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum – unique jewelry and decorative arts.\n\n\nWalkable Gems:\n\nNational Garden – peaceful escape next to Syntagma.\nPanathenaic Stadium – historic marble Olympic stadium with audio tours.\nTechnopolis (Gazi) – cultural hub with concerts and exhibitions.\nErmou Street – pedestrian shopping street linking Monastiraki to Syntagma.\nPlaka & Monastiraki – picturesque neighborhoods for strolling\, cafés\, and souvenirs.\n\n\nDay Trips & Tours:\n\nGuided Acropolis & museum tours\, Greek food walks\, or day cruises (Aegina\, Hydra\, Poros).\nCape Sounio – stunning sunset views and seaside dining.\n\n\n\n4. Local Restaurants (Well-Reviewed)\n\nModerni Kairi (Ambelokipi): Beloved for its grilled meats and hearty Greek dishes.\nOinomageirio to Trifyli (Ambelokipi): Classic taverna since 1967 with comfort food like crispy meatballs and dolmades.\nDiporto (near central market): Iconic basement taverna with no menu—simple\, authentic daily dishes.\nAvli (Psyri): Secret courtyard spot with meze plates and relaxed island-style ambiance.\nKaramanlidika tou Fani (Omonia): Known for Byzantine-inspired cured meats\, cheeses\, and small plates.\nSeychelles (Metaxourgeio): Trendy meze bar with creative twists on traditional dishes and a great natural wine list. URL:https://www.photoawards.com/event/athens-visitor-guide/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251002T210000 DTSTAMP:20250901T064659 CREATED:20250828T152914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T154603Z UID:263845-1759428000-1759438800@www.photoawards.com SUMMARY:IPA 2025 Best of Show Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:Official Opening of IPA’s Annual Best of Show Exhibition\, featuring the Category Winners of the International Photography Awards 2025 and Curated Selection by Eleni Mouzakiti\, House of Lucie Athens Curator\, Artistic Director of PhotoPolis Festival\, and Co-Founder of Womens Photofestival. \nIPA 2025 “Best of Show” Photographers \nCurator Selection: Kate Abbey\, Anita Andrzejewska\, Susan Anthony\, Paul Carruthers\, Daniel Ceng\, Onur Coban\, Marijn Fidder\, Ezra Gozo Mansur\, Sandra Hernandez (Vita Flumen)\, Will Hartl\, Siyuan Hu\, Shoayb Khattab\, Chuck Kimmerle\, Edu Ponces\, Susan Ressler\, Mei Seva\, Maxim Shemetov\, Jc Tordai\, Uli Weber\, Michele Zousmer \nCategory Winners: Jonathan Knowles\, Piotr Zbierski\, Romain Thiery\, Autori Multipli\, Abdelrahman Alkahlout\, Savadmon Avalachamveettil\, Julia Fullerton-Batten\, Sho Otani\, Natasha Pszenicki\, Pedro Luis Ajuriaguerra Saiz\, Todd Antony\, Natalie Vorontsoff\, Yehor Lemzyakoff\, Mohammad Awadh\, Markus Naarttijarvi\, Sebastian Piorek\, Yu Ling Ho\, Marie Sueur\, Ilene Meyers\, Ilona Schong\, Monia Marchionni\, Kohei Kawashima \nRegistration: FREE \nDATE & TIME\nOctober 2\, 2025 | 18:00 – 21:00 \nLOCATION\nHouse of Lucie Gallery\n4 Charalampi Sotiriou str\,\n11472 Athens\, Greece \nRegister for IPA Events Here URL:https://www.photoawards.com/event/ipa-2025-best-of-show-exhibition-opening/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.photoawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bos-exhibition-banner-0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20251003T130000 DTSTAMP:20250901T064659 CREATED:20230928T100012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T165002Z UID:261937-1759485600-1759496400@www.photoawards.com SUMMARY:2025 Photography Portfolio Reviews DESCRIPTION:This review event is limited so photographers must submit an application. Apply for up to 2 sessions with IPA’s distinguished judges and industry experts\, for one-on-one portfolio reviews – each session will be 20 minutes. \nSelect the two reviewers you would like to meet with\, choose from the available time-slots for each\, and pay a one-time $50 registration fee to confirm your registration. The sessions are free\, and subject to last-minute change based on reviewers availability. \nDuring the registration process\, applicants will be asked to upload the work they intend to present for review — either as digital photo files or links to where the work can be viewed online. At the reviews\, participants should bring their portfolio in print or digital form for presentation. \nPriority will be given to IPA 2025 Winners and participants. \nApplicants should have at least one complete\, cohesive body of work to present. \nPARTICIPATING REVIEWERS: \n\nHossein Farmani – The Lucie Awards & IPA\, Founder / Curator\nEmanuele Cucuzza – Image in Progress\, Founder\nDaria Bonera – DB Agency\, Director\nEmre Küheylan – Izmir University of Economics\, Lecturer of Photography and Curator\nParis Chong – Leica Gallery LA\, Director\nClaudio Composti – MC2 Gallery\, Founder / Artistic Director\nPavlos Fysakis\nNina Kassianou – Return2Ithaca Residency Program\, Historian / Curator of Photography / Artistic Director\nCostis Antoniadis – University of West Attica\, Professor of Photography\nEleni Mouzakiti – House of Lucie Athens Curator / Artistic Director of PhotoPolis Festival / Co-Founder of Womens Photofestival\n\nDATE & TIME\nOctober 3\, 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00 \nLOCATION\nHouse of Lucie Gallery\n4 Charalampi Sotiriou str\,\n11472 Athens\, Greece \nRegister For IPA 2025 Events Here URL:https://www.photoawards.com/event/2025-photography-portfolio-reviews/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.photoawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/portfolio-reviews-banner.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR