On the occasion of European Heritage Days, the Acropolis Museum provides visitors with the opportunity to discover the landscape, the people and the unique archaeological exhibits of Samothrace through a series of events taking place September 25 to 27, including scheduled gallery lectures about Samothrace by museum curators and archaeologists. Participation is free of charge, as is the entrance to the temporary exhibition.

The Benaki Museum's Pireos Street Annexe hosts the 8th Biennale of Young Greek Architects, running until November 8. The event showcases 59 projects developed by 214 architects whose work reflects the world of contemporary Greek architecture, as developed during the years of the crisis.

The selection committee has chosen 59 overall projects, half of which have already been completed. The Biennale goes beyond the mere presentation of new interesting projects, recording trends as they happen and pointing to future directions of contemporary Greek architecture. What becomes evident in this show are various transformations in different directions, in relation to both urban and natural landscape, in that there is more decentralization, less focus on house design and more on public space.

The world’s first underwater performance entitled "Drops of Breath" - complete with underwater set and sound design, as well as underwater audience - will be held at Cape Sounio, on Sept. 25 to 27. Choreographers Sophie Bulbulyan (France) and Apostolia Papadamaki (Greece) in collaboration with Lia Haraki (Cyprus) and a team of performers from ten countries will present an underwater dance-visual performance that will offer a unique visual and sound experience.

"Drops of Breath" is part of the innovative project "The Underwater Heart of the Mediterranean", which promotes the values of equality, transparency, simplicity, human rights and environmental protection, since everybody is equal under the water. Fully equipped certified divers will be able to attend the performance under water and sit on underwater benches; others could watch snorkeling from above, whilst audience preferring to stay dry could watch a live broadcast on a screen on the beach transmitted by three underwater cameras.

The 44th Book Festival opens its doors on September 25 in the open space of Zappeion Hall and will run through October 11. Publishers and book lovers will gather in the heart of Athens’ historical centre to enjoy many special events, including tributes, theatrical stands and games for kids, book reviews and more in the heart of Athens’ historical centre. This year’s festival is dedicated to "Reading as a political act" and is realized in cooperation with UNICEF.