Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens

The Irish Institute of Hellenic Studies at Athens is a research facility focused on studying Greek culture and archaeology spanning from ancient times to the present day. The institute provides student scholarships, postgraduate internships, and coordinates archaeological fieldwork projects across multiple locations throughout Greece.

The institute was founded in 1995 and gained recognition from the Greek Ministry of Culture in 1996, establishing itself as one of 19 foreign archaeological institutes in Athens. This official status positioned it alongside other international research centers operating in Greece.

The institute hosts regular lectures and seminars where scholars from Ireland and Greece meet to share their research and ideas. These gatherings happen in both Athens and Ireland, connecting two academic communities through shared interests in ancient civilizations.

Plan a visit during the academic year when lectures and seminars are regularly held at the facility. Contacting the institute beforehand helps you understand current activities and confirm opening times for your visit.

The institute has been conducting archaeological surveys at sites like Leivathos on Kefalonia and Priniatikos Pyrgos in Crete since the early 2000s. These long-term research projects have contributed to discovering and understanding ancient sites in remote regions of Greece.

GPS coordinates: 37.99056,23.73500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02