Glance 5 june november 2017 by Μαρία Θανοπούλου

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MUSEUM OF BYZANTINE CULTURE

THE MUSEUM OF BYZANTINE CULTURE AIMS IN PRESENTING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF LIFE DURING THE BYZANTINE AND POST BYZANTINE PERIODS: ART, IDEOLOGY, SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND RELIGION, AS WELL AS HOW HISTORICAL CHANGES AND THE POLITICAL SITUATION WERE AFFECTING PEOPLE’S EVERYDAY LIFE.

At the same time, the activity of the Department of Educational Programs, the good structure and function of the conservation laboratories and of the archaeological material storerooms, the provision of scientific know-how to the other Balkan countries, the organization of scientific meetings and conferences, as well as the editing and publishing work, render the museum into an exceptionally important center for the preservation, research and promotion of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine culture. Since the museum’s inauguration in 1994, an annual bulletin is published, the first of its kind by a Greek public museum. The Museum of Byzantine Culture was awarded the Council of Europe Museum Prize for 2005, following the concurrent recommendation of the Council’s Committee for Culture, Science and Education. The founding of The Museum of Byzantine Culture and its official opening in 1994 in Thessaloniki, the most “Byzantine” city in the modern Greek state marks the end of a story that had begun long before, just after the city’s liberation in 1912. 25

Opening hours Winter time program (from 1 November to 31 March) Monday-Sunday 09.00-16.00 The Museum of Byzantine Culture is closed on 25-26 December & 1 January Entrance fee Admission fee: 4 € Reduced fee: 2 € for E.U. senior citizens (over 65 years old), students from countries outside the E.U. Free entrance: visitors under 18 years old, students from EU countries, admission card holders (Free Entrance Card, Culture Card, ICOM, ICOMOS), journalists, guides, soldiers.

2 Stratou Avenue, Thessaloniki 546 40, Greece P.O.B. 50047, Postcode: 54013 Thessaloniki Tel: +3- 2313 306400 Fax: +30 2313 306402 e-mail: mbp@culture.gr www.mbp.gr

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AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINE The modern tavern “Akron” is the evolution of the classical tavern and its main purpose is to bring out the gastronomy through the Greek products and thelocal production.

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In the area of Nea Paralia, one of the most popular, full of energy places of Thessaloniki, you’ll find the monument of the most famous and influential personalities of all times. A person that created a legend still heard until today. This is the monument of Alexander the 3rd, also known as “Alexander the Great”. One of the greatest military geniuses in history, Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C. in Pella, Macedonia. The son of Philip of Macedon, who was an excellent Army General and organizer. His mother was Olympias, princess of Epirus. Alexander was the king of Macedonia who conquered much of the known world in the fourth century BC. His conquests spread Greek civilization eastward as far as India. He still lives today in the hearts Greeks, and is probably the most famous Greek ever born. In 1974 the statue of Alexander the Great on his famous horse Bucephalas was erected on the waterfront of Thessaloniki, near the

White Tower- equestrian. Creator of the statue is Greek sculptor Vangelis Moustakas. Today the monument of Alexander the Great is still located in one of the most popular areas of Thessaloniki, in Nea Paralia right by the sea. You will easily find it right after the city’s symbol, the White Tower and the Royal Theater, heading east. It is an impressive, six meters (20 ft.) tall monument that represents Alexander while riding his horse “Voukefalas” (Bucephalus), one of the most famous actual horses of antiquity. After an extended reconstruction that lasted two and a half years the entire waterfront area of Thessaloniki along with Nea Paralia transformed into a wonderful place, ideal for a relaxing walk, jogging or biking! Along with your visit to the monument you’ll also have the chance to see the newly created thematic parks and meet many Thessalonians in their daily activities, enjoy your coffee or watch a wonderful sunset!

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Opening hours Tuesday-Sunday - 8.30-15.00 Mondays & Bank Holidays - Closed

Tel: 2310830591 | 23108898401

www.lpth.gr

e-mail: info@lpth.gr Because of its location, the White tower is probably the best place to begin your exploration, plus the view on the top is breathtaking! Definitely a must.

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Bakery Pastry Shop

FRESH BREAD, MADE OF TOP INGREDIENTS FRESH COFFEE OF YOUR CHOICE

www.titania-artos.gr

The bakery-patisserie “TITANIA”, loyal to its products’ tradition since 1935, is going through its third generation. It all started in 1935, by Dimitris Chatziioannidis, who only produced bread and koulouria (traditional Greek dessert). In 1972 his son, Nicolaos Chatziioanidis, takes over and transfers the bakery-patisserie to its current headquarters, right in the heart of Thessaloniki, in 22, Kar. Dil Street, enriching the business with many new kinds of the confectionary sector. Hence, the bakery-patisserie “Titania”, was established as a reference point in the center of Thessaloniki.

KAROLOU NTIL 22, TEL.+302310279879 | -NEW STORE- TSIMISKI 139, TEL. +302310220985

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THE KRASODIKIO HAS FOR MANY YEARS BEEN THE MOST IDEAL CULINARY ESCAPE IN THE CENTER OF THESSALONIKI AT THE JUNCTION OF PHILIP AND VENIZELOU STR. The selected meats and local seafood from Halastra combined with amazing culinary ideas of Mr. Costas Constantinouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, Krasodikio promises you a memorable meal with very hearty portions, with delicious juicy steaks, handmade burgers, fresh salads, fried fish and homemade ointments.The extensive wine cellar of Krasodikio enables you to choose the wine to accompany your menu, and you can choose our own house wine and retsina or ouzo, distilled in fine distilleries.

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LOUKOUMIA PAPADOPOULOS Traditional products made with loveâ&#x20AC;Ś Loukoumia, submarine with vanilla flavor, spoon sweets and moreâ&#x20AC;Ś The founder of the company is Stavros Papadopoulos. Before 1922 he left Pontus and he went to Romania to work. He ended up making loukoumia, candies and spoon sweets. In 1948 he opened the first store in Thessaloniki in the Georgiou Stavrou str., then in Katouni and in the following in Sygrou.

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LOUKOUMIA PAPADOPOULOS

Since 2000 he has been in the same store, in Ionos Dragoumi Str., where he has not changed anything, while in the lead is the third generation… and the story goes on… Having created a tradition in the area, which dates back in 1948, the Loukoumia Papadopoulos stores are definitely worthy of their first place in customers’ preference. The loukoumi is soft and delicious and it is a result of the combination between the old traditional eastern recipe and the excellent quality of the first products. The submarines are flavored with various fruit flavors or even with pieces of spoon sweets. The spoon sweets are masterpieces with recipes based on the knowledge and the expertise of our ancestors. Loukoumi with biscuits, loukoumi tserez, paparum, mantolato, pastel and tachini in different flavors, biscuits, coconuts, kourabies and a lot of seasonal sweets.

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DeadLock - Body jewellery & alternative fashion

64 ∆ηµ. Γούναρη 27, (πλ. Ναυαρίνου), Θεσ/νίκη, Τηλ.: 2310 22.47.37,

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the prettiest areas of Thessaloniki with many traditional taverns, cafes and restaurants, with old houses, small alleys and beautiful views on the city and on the Thermaikos Gulf. Most restaurants are located on the east side of Ano Poli, near the Portara (Great door) area. If you find yourself on the northwest side, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss to visit Tsinari. The name derives from a plane tree (in Turkish cinar) that grows in the area and the namesake cafe located from the 19th century on the corner of Clio and Alexandra Papadopoulou st. Characteristic of the region is that in this we find many old houses and shops. Opposite the restaurant there is a fountain from the Ottoman period, while just over one another to the point that existed until 1925 Tsinarli Mosque. The area was in the 20s and reception center for refugees to find this many refugee houses built next to castles. By choosing Ano Poli you will indulge in a delicious meal and watch the sunset with a glass of retsina in your hand.

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The Centre was established in 1997, by a government Decree voted unanimously in the Parliament, as the National Centre for Maps and Cartographic Heritage- National Map Library a non-profit public utility under private law. In 2006 the original Decree was modified and the Centre changed name called now the European Center for Communication, Information and Culture- National Centre for Maps and Cartographic Heritage National Map Library, collecting then a civil association which was at that time under liquidation. The National Centre for Maps and Cartographic Heritage- National Map Library is a self-administrated and partially self-financed institution, aiming at the development and diffusion of the cultural, educational, social, artistic, scientific and technological dimension of Cartography and maps. The preservation of and the access to cartographic heritage in a society based on knowledge, information and communication is of major importance. The Centre’s main concern is the development and management of a digital map library and the implementation of new digital information and communication technologies encouraging and supporting access to the world’s map heritage. After the 2006 alteration of the Centre’s original profile some new aims of European content were added; among others distributing the information provided by the European Union, developing projects, organizing events like seminars, lectures, meetings, exhibitions, games and cultural festivals, in order to distribute the European ideas to citizens and local communities as well as

transmitting their questions and proposals to the Greek and European authorities, etc. Exhibitions organized by the National Map Library include History in Maps in (Government House, Maps of Ports of Greek Cities of the Twentieth Century in the National Research Institute, and Greek Cartography in Thessaloniki in the Twentieth Century. Opening hours Daily: 10.00-14.00 & 18.00-21.00 Saturday-Sunday: 10.00-14.00 General admission: 2.00 €

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VLATADON MONASTERY (MONI VLATADON)

AGIA AIKATERINI CHURCH

The Vlatadon Monastery in the Ano Poli (Upper Town) is the only one left of the many that existed in Byzantine Thessaloniki and in the area surrounding it, in the foothills and on the slopes of Mount Hortiatis. It was founded in the middle of the 14th century by the Vlataioi brother monks, possibly with the support of Anna Palaiologue, who was in Thessaloniki at that time. The panorama from the monastery looks out over the city, reaching in the far distance the peaks of Mount Olympus. Out of the old buildings of the monastery, only the chancery (14th century) remains, called “The church of the Transfiguration of the Savior” even though the monastery was actually dedicated to the Almighty. The church was built on the site of an older building, the frescoes and other elements dating from the 11th century. It’s amazing how the building and particularly the Catholic maintains the characteristics of the original building, despite the many repairs and restorations. The unique inner wall is a perfect example of the style of the second half of the 14th century. 64 Eptapirgiou St., Ano Poli, Thessaloniki T: +30 2310246349 The view from the surroundings of Vlatadom Monastery over the city of Thessaloniki is breathtaking.

Agia Aikaterini (13th century), characteristic of the architecture of the Macedonian School, is a cruciform church with a central dome and four smaller domes at the corners. It is an exceptionally elegant building with many interesting features. The church lies high up close to the Western walls of the Ano Poli (Upper Town) and has managed to preserve its external appearance in almost its original form with the domes supported over skillfully decorated arches. It is built of bricks and the work on the walls is wonderful. The skillful architecture of the brickwork, the marble pieces that have been incorporated (probably taken from an older building) and the enameled plates etc., give the walls the impression of embroidery. During the rule of the Turks, the church of Agia Aikaterini was one of many churches to be turned into mosques. lous& Sahtouri st., (in between) I Ano Poli, Thessaloniki I I:+30 2310 225 5801

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Glance There are numerous large stores towards the airport, including furniture, baby items, supermarkets, sports goods, restaurants etc. MEDITERRANEAN COSMOS Built on an area of 250.000 sq.m, one of the biggest malls in Balkans, Mediterranean Cosmos offers hundreds of international and local independent brands, restaurants, cafes, cinemas and various family entertainment options in an environment of high quality services. Mediterranean Cosmos is located 11 km east of the city center. It first opened its doors in October 2005. Since then, it has made its way to the resident’s daily life and it is now a very popular destination not only for the locals, but also for residents of nearby cities and towns and for tourists heading to Chalkidiki,who stop by. Apart from approximately 200 stores, it also features 30 restaurants and coffee shops, 11 multiplex cinemas, a playroom for kids, a large super market, hairdressers & manicure services, a church and so on. Although it is considerably more expensive than shops in the city center and other malls of Thessaloniki, as a result of the variety of stores and activities that it features, Mediterranean Cosmos is a quite busy shopping destination, especially during Friday afternoons and of course on Saturdays, so it is probably best to avoid these days.The Mall offers large parking space for cars, motorcycles and buses. On the downside, until just recently the visitors used it free of charge but in February 2013 a paid ticket system came into use (1,5 Euros). Despite the relatively small fee, the new system was not received well by the majority of the customers, something that led many visitors to avoid its use, thus preferring to park their cars in the nearby roads around the Mall. MEGA OUTLET If 400 brands, from Adidas and Puma to Diesel and Calvin Klein, in extremely low prices and 850 free parking spaces seem to you like a good idea, then you should not miss a visit to Mega Outlet, the biggest discount shopping center in Balkans. The location of the shopping center at 43 Georgikis Sholis Avenue in Pilea Thessaloniki provides easy access to both the residents of 91

Thessaloniki since it is only 10km from the city center but also guests from the wider region of Macedonia and residents of other countries of Balkans as the area attracts consumers. There are 4 levels with total surface 15.000 m2, 80 individual stores with over 400 famous brands of clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids in very low prices all year long!It is friendly and easy access for people with special needs (parking, WC for handicapped) as well as special place for babies, Cafe bar, card phones, ATM for money withdrawal, Information Desk, and free Internet access for the guests. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m.21:00 p.m & Saturday: 10:00 a.m.- 20:00 p.m. Bus stop name: Kalamari APOLLONIA POLITIA Apollonia Politia could be described as the kingdom of beauty, since in the huge Flondos Center dominating the mall you can find any kind of cosmetics. Not to forget the plethora of famous brands such as Calvin Clein, Roberto Cavalli, Polo Ralph Lauren, D&G etc. Bus stop name: IKEA terminal MACEDONIA Shopping Center Shopping Center “Macedonia”, located in the junction Pylaia-Flalkidiki, consists of 35 shops, cafes, restaurants and the Ster Cinemas in a total area of 140,000 sq.m, while it offers free parking of 1.450 seats. Buses Number: (for all Malls) 02 IKEA-NEW RAILWAY STATION 03 IKEA-NEW RAILWAY STATION 08 IKEA-KTEL The bus lines from IKEA to Mediterranean Cosmos are No. 36 and No. 45. Thessaloniki Shopping facts: -Discount periods in Thessaloniki start on 15th of January and 15th of July. -Greeks usually can communicate in other languages than Greek, especially English. -Credit cards are accepted in the majority of shops.

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RAILWAY MUSEUM

WATER SUPPLY MUSEUM Thessaloniki Water Supply Museum is in the Sfagia area near the city’s western entry point. The Museum is housed in what was once a pumping station of the Thessaloniki Water Supply and Sewerage Co., to which it belongs. The purpose of the museum is to educate the visitors in aspects of the history of the city’s water supply, and in the correct management of water supplies. The pumping station was built in the late 19th century (189094) at a distance of about 1,500m from the western walls of the historic city center. It was built entirely from construction materials imported from Belgium. The Thessaloniki Water Supply Museum has two halls where motor-machinery and electricity generators, old electricity circuit switchboards and huge pumping units are on display. The first one used to be the boiler room and had two steam-powered units which were used to pump water from 1892 until 1929. In this hall there is a detailed display showing how steam was produced to drive the steam engines in the pump house. In the second hall are the pumps, the first and second generation diesel engines (MAN and MIRRLEES respectively), and the BRUSH electricity generators, which were used to irrigate Thessaloniki until 1978. All the machinery is authentic, has been maintained and is in good working order. In fact, one of the machines is open at the side, so that visitors can see what happens in its interior when it is operating.

Thessaloniki Railway Museum is located at the west side of Thessaloniki, approximately 500 m after the overpass bridge of Monastiriou st. to the exit of the city and is housed in the renovated building of the former Military Station of OSE. The building had been constructed at the end of the 19th century (in particular from 1891 until 1894) when the city was part of the Ottoman Empire. It had been designed by the Italian architect Pierro Arigoni who had also designed the Casa Bianca building during 1911. In the station-master’s office inside the station building there is a map with all Greek railway lines marked on it, railway workers’ uniforms, railway workmen’s tools, personal belongings, technical manuals and details of all old steam engines and diesel engines belonging to the Greek railways. Thessaloniki Railway Museum is also home to some of the furnishings from the carriages of the former Greek royal family. In the museum courtyard there is a restaurant carriage from the renowned Orient Express, which is open to visitors.

Open: Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00-14:00 Nea Monastiriou 128, Military Station, Sorting host, 546 26 Thessaloniki, T: +30 2310 599134

7B, Nea Monastiriou Street, former Military Station,Dialogi area, 56334 Eleferio-Kordelio, Thessaloniki Tel: +30 2310 559590 | 599134 e-mail: sfsth@otenet.gr | www.sfsth.gr

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MACEDONIAN MUSEUM

OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the three contemporary art museums in Thessaloniki and covers every aspect of contemporary art since 1979, when it was founded after a donation of 47 works of art made by collector Alexander lolas. Today, the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art hosts about 2000 works of art in its permanent collection and, since 2000, also hosts a scientific library of 2000 books. Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art is housed on the grounds of the Thessaloniki International Fair. FREE ADMISSION: People with special needs (individuals or groups) and their escorts. Students and minors (under 18 years), Members of ICOM and Friends of the MMCA Students at Schools of Fine Arts, Journalists, Conscripts on compulsory military service, Employees of the Ministry of Culture, Guides, Ministry of Culture Culture Card holders. Members of the Chamber of Plastic Arts, Parents of children attending educational programs. 93

Opening hours 15 September-15 May MONDAY- TUESDAY: CLOSED

Wednesday: 10.00 – 22.00 Thursday - Friday - Saturday 10.00 – 18.00 Sunday 11:00-15:00 General admission: 4.00 €

Students: 2.00 € School groups: 2.00 € Adult groups: 3.00 € Groups from cultural vocational training institutes (II K, Manpower & Employment Or-

Egnatia 154 (on the grounds of Thessaloniki International Fair) 546 36 Thessaloniki T: 2310 240002,2310 281212 e-mail: mmcart@mmca.org.gr www.mmca.org.gr

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KALAMARIA

Kalamaria is a municipality of the Thessaloniki Urban Area, located about 7 kilometres (4 miles) southeast of downtown Thessaloniki. The area was first settled by humans in prehistoric times, and remains from that settlement have been found around the Karabournaki cape. The name Kalamaria was first used in 1083 to denote the area southeast of Thessaloniki, including but not limited to the area of the present-day municipality. During the Byzantine and the Ottoman periods, the area was mostly uninhabited, except for a few fishing lodges. The first settlement was created in the early 1920s to house refugees from the Greek diaspora in Georgia and Asia Minor, who fled or were forcibly sent to Greece as a result of the Hellenic-Turkish War. As many as 100,000 refugees were relocated in Thessaloniki, primarily in the city’s suburbs. Refugees of Pontiac descent

were mainly relocated in Kalamaria, and the municipality’s population is predominantly of Pontiac descent to this this day. Though it was originally separated from the main City of Thessaloniki, the municipality has grown so much in the post-war period that the older physical boundaries are virtually non-existent. Nowadays, the border between the two municipalities exists purely for administrative purposes. Nea Krini is a district of the municipality of Kalamaria, Thessaloniki regional unit. The beach near Mikra Sports Center is often called Miami, after a local restaurant called “Miami”. Here you will find from fish taverns up to pizza restaurants in an environment filled with trees next to the sea. Aretsou district is upon the coast line of Kalamaria and applies to all tastes since it offers international and Greek cuisine as well as many cafeterias and bars.

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Publisher: Maria Thanopoulou Editor,Proofreading, Public Relations Financial Address: Maria Thanopoulou Art Director: Marianna Aspogeraka Cover Photo: Titania bakery Guest Participation: Zoe Digka 6976339456 Printed in: CHROMOTYP S.A. T.: (+30)2310951620 ISSN: 2529-2110 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, Museum of Byzantine Culture, White Tower Museum, Folklife & Ethnological Museum, War Museum, Jewish Museum, Railway Museum, Olympic Museum, National Center of Maps, Noesis State Museum of Contemporary Art, Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art, Teloglion Foundation,Cinema Museum, Museum of Photography, Municipal Art Gallery, Cultural Center of MIET, St. Dimitrios Church, Agios Georgios church, HELEXPO, Cocert Hall, National Theatre ofNorthern Greece,Wikipedia, www.enjoythessaloniki.com, www.pame-thessaloniki.blogspot.gr, www.inthessaloniki.com, www.lpth.gr, www.sfsth.gr,www.noesis.edu.gr, www.panoramio.com,www.visit-thermaikos.gr, www.alternatrips.gr,www.fantasticgreece.com,www.museumsofmacedonia.gr, www.thes-sok.com *The map was published by the Greek National Tourism Organisation (Design and Layout K.Kouremana-Map Produktion: Chartographica Hellenica) on June 2004

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