Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Acropolis Succumbs to Debt Crisis as Greece Cuts Filming Costs

The Acropolis, Greece’s star attraction for 2,500 years, may be preparing for a bigger role.
The Greek government lowered the permit costs this month for using archaeological sites and museums for film crews to 1,600 euros ($2,039) a day from as much as 4,000 euros in a 2005 pricelist, and for professional photographers to 200 euros from 300 euros, according to the Culture and Tourism Ministry. Historical spots include the Acropolis, which houses the Parthenon, and Delphi, home of the ancient oracle.



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