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THIS IS ATHENS ONE CITY of NEVER ENDING STORIES Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities has many stories to be told; well acclaimed or yet untold, ancient or contemporary, dazzling or out of everyday life, seasonal or all year around, contrasting and yet matching. This one city of never ending stories is unfolding right before your eyes, in short, crisp and unexpected narratives. Imagine yourself as being one of the characters, part of the plot or simply a light traveller. It all happens in one city that you have to read it to believe it.

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CULTURE & MUSIC «ODYSSEYS» NEW PERIODIC EXHIBITION

The new periodic exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum “Odysseys” is the main event for the anniversary celebration of 150 years since the foundation of the museum.

184 works from the permanent exhibition and the warehouses of the Museum, 3 works from the Epigraphic Museum and 3 works from the Acropolis Museum allow the visitors to distinguish differences and

similarities that remain unchanged over time, suggesting man’s common legacy over the centuries, seasons, cultures.

Three themes comprise the exhibition narrative: JOURNEY presents evidence of man’s continuous search for raw materials, knowledge and ideas. The diverse cargo of an imaginary ship and the myths accompanying sea journeys create an environment of adventure and knowledge.

ITHACES is inspired by Odysseus’ longing for home. Universal ideas and concepts marked with works that capture the collective effort of societies to develop and prosper, but also the necessity to surpass our vices.

In the module EXIT, works symbolically indicate mankind’s higher achievements by inviting each of us to take over the reins of creation.

National Archaeological Museum of Athens 03 October 2016 - 29 October 2017 Patision 44 & Tositsa 1 Tel: 2132144800, 2132144856, 213214 Daily: 08:00 to 20:00

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“TUTANKHAMUN-A JOURNEY TO ETERNITY”

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EXHIBITION

For the first time in Greece, the exhibition with the treasures of the legendary Pharaoh at Hellenic Cosmos.

The exhibition “Tutankhamun-A Journey to Eternity” gives visitors the opportunity to make a journey thousands of years into the past, to take part in the excavations of the great British archaeologist Howard Carter, feel the admiration from the crowd and the glow of hundreds of archaeological finds that accompanied the young Pharaoh

in the after life. The replicas of priceless treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun in the exhibition produced by skilled craftsmen offer a fascinating journey into the ancient Egyptian civilization.

The introduction to the exhibition includes the famous Egyptian sphinxes and kings statues of Tutankhamun, his father Akhenaten, Nefertiti (Akhenaten’s wife, but not the mother of Tutankhamun), the famous “Tomb of Maya”, the Nanny and the “Rosetta Stone “, which was the key to

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deciphering hieroglyphics, and a replica of the royal tomb of Tutankhamun.

Replicas of the mummies of Tutankhamun and his children, his golden throne, the famous funerary mask, the impressive golden sarcophagi, and ancient Egyptian urns are just some of the impressive exhibits.

Hellenic Cosmos, 254 Pireos, Tavros Tel 212.254.0000 www.hellenic-cosmos.gr

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Cycladic Society 5000 years ago EXHIBITION

In 2016 the Museum of Cycladic Art celebrates 30 years of creative presence with an exhibition entitled “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” open from early

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December 2016 to late March 2017.

Since no written documents of the Early Cycladic period survive, this exhibition attempts to “read” in a simple and straightforward manner the social structure, activities, living environment, and, where possible, convictions and beliefs of the Cycladic islanders in the Early Bronze Age (3,200-2,000 BC) through their creations.

The exhibition is organized by the Museum of Cycladic Art in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Cyclades and it houses 191 ancient artefacts:from its own collections, the Ephorate of Antiquities

Museum of Cycladic Art December 2016 - March 2017 Neophytou Douka 4, Athens T: +30 210 72 28 321-3

of Cyclades (98 artefacts come from the Museums of Naxos, Apeiranthos, Syros and Paros) as well as the National Archaeological Museum and the Paul and Alexandra Canellopoulos Museum.

Cycladic figurines, in their present form, with their simple shape and clean outline, became popular through their association with abstract art by 20th-century artists like Modigliani, Brancusi, Matisse, and Picasso.

Viewed primarily as works of art, they were often presented in a strictly typological manner, without reference to their creators’ cultural sphere.

The exhibition “Cycladic Society 5,000 Years Ago” aims to fill that void and explore the daily life and undertakings of the Cycladic islanders 5,000 ago!

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Robert McCabe.

Memories and monuments of the Aegean EXHIBITION

The Cycladic Art Museum presents, from December the 8th until March the 19th, the exhibition “Robert McCabe. Memories and monuments of the Aegean”, in parallel with the exhibition

compared to the descriptions of travelers who visited Greece in the 19th century. Most of these sites have a long history, some as religious centers, others as commercial hubs and some for their strategic military importance.

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“Cycladic Society 5000 years ago”.

The exhibition of the renown photographer, includes two sections with a different theme, linked by the Greek seas and the critical role they played in human societies in the Aegean over the centuries. The first section illustrates important aspects of life in the Aegean in the 1950s and 60s. At that time, everyday life flowed without electricity, roads, motor vehicles, telephones, running water and ferries.

The infrastructures that were available to people in the ‘60s, had little changed compared to 5000 years ago. The 40 photos in this section cover four broad themes: festivals, women’s occupations, men’s occupations and work at sea.

The second section, with 33 photos, presents some archaeological sites by the sea. Most were taken in 1954 and 1955, when these areas were little changed

Museum of Cycladic Art December the 8th until March the 19th Neophytou Douka 4, Athens T: +30 210 72 28 321-3

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EXHIBITION DEDICATED TO MARIA CALLAS: THE LEGEND LIVES IN THEOCHARAKIS FOUNDATION

As a tribute to the most famous Greek woman of modern times, Theocharakis Foundation presents more than two hundred personal

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belongings of Maria Callas.

The exhibition includes theater costumes, dresses, furniture, jewelry, handwritten letters, letters by relatives, friends and artists, creating a narrative that records the life of the tragic and lyrical singer, the life of a living myth, a star that becomes brighter every day.Â

Theocharakis Foundation Vasilissis Sofias 9 & Merlin 1 Tel: 210-3611206 May 10-September 30, 2017 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 10:00 to 18:00 Thursday: 10:00 to 20:00

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Moskov-Selim

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by Georgios Vizyinos Theatre PLay

his eternal enemy. Upon his return home, he lives in isolation. He is relieved when he shares his story with a Greek soldier, who wants to listen to him.

With the late-eighteenth-century RussoTurkish wars as a background, the last novel of Georgios Vizyinos tells the story of a Turkish soldier. Rejected by his father, he seeks recognition and justice in battlefields.

A brave soldier wounded in battle, he is not given the medal that is deservedly his. Instead, it is awarded to a deserter.

However, his faith is not shaken. When, after many years, he finds himself in Russia as a war prisoner, he is surprised by the humane behaviour of his enemies. He realizes then that his fanaticism and hatred were unjustified. His need for tenderness and justice is unexpectedly reciprocated by

Moskov-Selim talks about the need for acceptance, and the loneliness of one deemed ‘crazy’ by society. It is the story of the antihero encountered in the ‘glorious’ history of each country. The narration is shared by the productions’ actors; their bodies and voices become one, bringing this wonderful text to life. A deeply antiwar piece with an intricate depiction and analysis of the hero’s psychological world, it deals with the anguish linked to matters of identity and with the continuous defeats, exemplifying the wealth and complexity of the Greek language.

Onassis Cultural Center 107 Syngrou Avenue, 11745 Athens, Greece Exhibition duration: 12 NOV 2016 - 9 APR 2017

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“Moskov-Selim” talks about the need for acceptance, and the loneliness of one deemed ‘crazy’ by society.

Dimitris Papaioannou A new production Theatre PLay

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Dimitris Papaioannou has been quietly preparing to surprise his audience once again with a second production at the OCC to be staged in 2017.

True to the tradition by which he seeks to keep his works shrouded in mystery until their moment of revelation, Dimitris Papaioannou is working hard to surprise his loyal fans once again with a second production at the OCC to be staged in 2017.

As an artist, performer, comic creator, choreographer, director and exhibition curator, Dimitris Papaioannou is always one step ahead. The legendary Edafos Dance Theatre which he founded and created with Angeliki Stellatou stirred up the Greek dance scene of the Eighties and Nineties with productions that inducted audiences into a highly personal visual universe. Then, riding the wave of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games and the acclaimed opening and

Onassis Cultural Center 24 MAY – 11 JUN 2017 107 Syngrou Avenue, 11745 Athens, Greece Information/Tickets: 210 900 5 800

closing ceremonies which he oversaw as creative director, Papaioannou broke new ground with performances that attracted audiences in numbers near unprecedented for contemporary dance. The choreographer used cutting-edge technology to frame his personal artistic world in productions like 2 and INSIDE, but Primal Matter and Still Life, which marked an opening up to international scenes, saw him return to a more pared-down aesthetic. Papaioannou continued to moves easily between the spectacle of opening ceremonies and more personal works whose gaze is fixed on the world as he knows it.

But what can we expect from Dimitris Papaioannou now? Clearly, to illuminate life once more with his gaze, and to imbue it with the magic we so desperately need...

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DEPECHE MODE

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Depeche Mode return to Greece as part of their “Global Spirit” tour.

Depeche Mode, one of the most influential bands in modern music history, announced the beginning of their world tour in May 2017, as part of the release of their new album “Spirit” in early 2017.

Following the release of the album, “Global Spirit” tour will give old and new fans the opportunity to watch the intensely sentient shows of Depeche Mode.

In the first part of the Global Spirit tour we will see Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher playing in front of more than 1.500.000 fans, in 32 cities, in 21 countries across Europe. The European tour ends on July 23 with a farewell show in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

The “Spirit” will be the 14th official album of the musical pioneers and it comes as a continuation of Delta Machine, which reached the top-five charts in 26 countries and peaked at 1 in 12 countries.

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The “Spirit� is a production of James Ford, founder member of Simian Mobile Disco band, whose resume includes collaborations with Florence and the Machine and Arctic Monkeys.

Terra Vibe Park 37o xlm E.O. Athinon-Lamias Wednesday 17 May 2017 Tel: 210 8820426 | Showtimes: 21:30

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AXDW Athens Xclusive Designers Week

Athens Xclusive Designers Week (AXDW) is the official international

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fashion week in Greece.

It takes place twice a year at the luxurious premises of Ethniki Asfalistiki Conference Center, presenting both supreme and current, cutting edge Greek designers along with top international fashion designers and fashion houses. Until today, AXDW has had the honor of hosting the fashion shows of legendary international fashion houses such as Escada, Cacharel, Emanuel Ungaro, Vivienne Westwood, Guy Laroche, Krizia, Vivia Ferragamo, Barbara Bui, Francois & Marithe Girbaud, to name a few.

The fashion shows are assembled and designed with top of the range production standards, corresponding to the same rank as the “Big Four� official fashion weeks in Paris, London, Milan and New York.

Dion. Areopagitou & 2 Sygrou Ave, 11742, Athens, Greece E: info@axdw.gr | T: (+30) 2109211013-14

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FAMILIES Around the World in Eighty Days A thrilling theatrical adventure A thrilling theatrical adventure for travelers

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of all ages…

The exciting Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne is returning to the stage of The Megaron. A musicaltheatrical performance for young and old alike, featuring a big cast with action and humor, live music and video sequences.

Megaron – The Athens Concert Hall, Vass. Sophias & Kokkali - Athens 115 21 4, 11, 18 MARCH 2017 / 15:00 5, 12, 19, 26 MARCH 2017 / 11:30 Tel. +30 210 7282333

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Athens Happy Train Athens Sightseeing

If you want to enjoy an amazing sightseeing tour in the historical center of Athens and the capital’s most famous ancient sights and Happy Train.

The Athens Happy Train is a toy-like street train that starts its sightseeing tour from the Constitution Square (also known as “Syntagma”) and Monastiraki Square and follows an amazing route through the historical center of the city, the old neighborhoods and the hill of Acropolis.

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monuments, hop-on the Athens

The tour has a 60-minute duration and takes in Athens’s most famous sights and monuments including Acropolis, Plaka, Temple of Zeus, Thission, Monastiraki Square, Ancient and Roman Market, Zappeion, Panathinaiko Stadium, Theatre of Herodes Atticus, Hadrian Arch, New Acropolis Museum etc. Enjoy fantastic views from the open-style train carriages, hopon hop-off as you please and see Athens in your own time and at your own pace, in safety and comfort.

Planetarium

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Eugenides Foundation

The 280-seat planetarium, with a 950-sqmetre hemispherical dome, offers 3D virtual trips to the galaxy, as well as IMAX movies and other high-tech shows. There is simultaneous narration in English.

The planetarium is part of the Eugenides Foundation, a progressive scientific and educational institution. This is home to the largest and, by general acclaim, most advanced digital 3-D 360 degrees Planetarium in the world,

387 Syngrou Avenue 175 64 P. Faliro T: +30 210 946 9600

The New Digital Planetarium is a scientific centre with the important mission of communicating the achievements in science to the general public and to enlighten people about the nature of scientific research and technology.

Moreover, it combines all the creative and technical capabilities of modern audiovisual media and technology to relate the history of science in a fascinating way.

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Childhood, Toys & Games exhibition at the benaki museum

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The Maria Argyriadi donation is the core of the Department of Childhood, Toys and Games, which was founded in 1991.

The collections include 20,000 toys, games and childhood items, from antiquity to 1970, originating not only from Greece and the broader Greek world, but from Europe, America, Africa and the East as well. The department’s primary aim is to document all aspects of the themes “childhood”, “game” and “toy”, by studying the history of toys in Greece and Europe, and children’s daily life in a traditional Greek context as well.

The collection’s Greek section comprises infants’ and children’s toys spanning the classical, Roman, Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. They include hand-made traditional Greek toys dating from the 18th to the 20th century, articles from country festivals, 20th century commercial products, team sports, board games, and seasonal games.

The European part of the collection comprises dolls and games of urban and rural manufacture dating from the 17th to the 20th century, mainly from England, France and Germany. There is also a selection of 19th and 20th century European regional costume dolls dressed in costumes from different parts of Greece.

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PROTOMAYIA PROTOMAYIA In Greece THE MAY FLOWER WREATH

May 1st is International Labour PROTOM AYIA

Day and in Greece it is called ‘ProtomaYia’ (literally meaning the first day of May).

It is an urban holiday when people traditionally go to the countryside for picnics, to fly kites and to gather wild flowers. The custom of Protomayia has its roots in ancient Greece - it is a celebration of spring, nature, and flowers. Flower wreaths, typically made from handpicked wild flowers, will be hung on the doors of many homes in a way to welcome nature and all things good. Maios (May) the last month of Spring took its name from the Goddess Maja, a goddess who took her name from the ancient word Maia, the nurse and mother.

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May, according to Greek folklore, has two meanings: The good and the bad, rebirth and death. The custom celebrates the final victory of the summer against winter as the victory of the life against death go back to the ancient years and culminate at the first day of May. This day was also dedicated to the goddess of agriculture Dimitra and her daughter Persephone, who on this day emerges from the underworld and comes to earth. Her coming to earth from Hades marks the blooming of nature and the birth of summer.

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GREEK EASTER Greek Easter

Easter also called Pasch or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival

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and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.

The week before Easter is called Holy Week, and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Maundy and Last Supper, as well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Good Friday is an eminently mournful day that commemorates the Passion of Christ in all of Greece.

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Even the most remote churches honor the tradition of the epitaph filling the atmosphere with piety and devoutness.

In every Greek city, village or island, the Passion of Christ is revived through different traditions. From the early morning

hours in all the Greek churches, the Epitaph, decorated with flowers, is ready to receive the body of Jesus. In most areas, the epitaph procession begins around 9pm.

Easter EGGS

Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given out to celebrate the Easter festival.

The custom of the Easter egg originated in the early Christian community of Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in

memory of the blood of Christ, shed at his crucifixion. As such, for Christians, the Easter egg is a symbol of the empty tomb.

The oldest tradition is to use dyed chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute eggs made from chocolate.

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ARNAUD LARHER AN interview

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with arnaud larher, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

Where does your love for being in the kitchen come from?

Do you remember the first cake, pastry item or chocolate that awakened your sweet palette?

I remember that the first pastry I tried to make was a speciality from Brittany called, ‘’flan with prunes’’. It was my source of inspiration for my subsequent journey to becoming a pastry chef.

What was your first paid job in the culinary world and what did you learn from it?

My first, and also my last, profession is that of Pastry Chef; I am happy making the things I like and of course the first time I was also paid for it my joy was even greater. I spent my entire first salary on myself buying various things, clothes etc. I was young at the time and I enjoyed it.

What was the theme for your MOF pâtissier final, and what items did you produce for the judges that eventually won you the title?

The theme of the MOF competition was ‘’Wedding’’. I prepared a buffet with sweet croissants, brioches, wedding cake, various confectionaries, chocolate pastries and a lot of petit-fours. The competition lasted three days.

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My love for cooking and, more specifically, pastry-making, started in my childhood as I was entranced by anything sweet.

Who have been your mentors and in what way did they help your career?

I would like to mention Mr. Guillerm, as well as the Chef at Fauchon, Mr. Pierre Hermé, whom I hold in very high regard, and who taught me to respect and correctly handle ingredients.

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Hotel Grande Bretagne is probably Greece’s most well-known hospitality icon.

How did your collaboration with the famed Athens hotel come about?

My collaboration with the Hotel Grande Bretagne began after our meeting in Paris and I liked their idea a lot. It pleased me that they gave me free rein as regards the final result and the choice of pastries and thus began a very fine and pleasant collaboration.

How are you tailoring your French pastry creativeness to appeal to the seasoned and discerning Greek guests that frequent Hotel Grande Bretagne?

I make the Larher pastries, in fact the hotel invited me to do what I am familiar with.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce my creations to the Greeks. Besides, the Hotel Grande Bretagne always wants to offer unique tastes.

Have you incorporated any Greek ingredients into any of your pastry offerings at Hotel Grande Bretagne, or reworked any traditional Greek pastries into contemporary variations with a French twist?

Not right now, but we plan to very soon.

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Are your creations for Grande Bretagne tailored to each season or themed in some other way to appeal to the hotel’s clientele of refined international travellers combined with upscale Greek locals?

At the Grande Bretagne I create the winter menu and the Spring-Summer one. In each restaurant I ensure that there are not only pastries with chocolate but also with fruit so as to satisfy all the guests’ wishes.

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What do you most enjoy about working in Athens?

I am very happy that I can explain and impart my knowledge to the Grande Bretagne team and that they apply it with great care.

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things you didn’t know about the Acropolis A photo journey around the Acropolis of Athens

The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous and influential landmarks in history.

The naturally fortified site houses the greatest architectural influence of modern civilisation and symbolises the birthplace of democracy. Whilst there is evidence that the Acropolis was inhabited as far back as 3,500BC, it was Pericles, the democratic leader of Athens in the 4th century BC, who oversaw an ambitious construction program of the buildings and monuments that exist on the Acropolis today. We’ve compiled eight interesting facts and insights you most likely didn’t know about the Acropolis.

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1 The Porch of the Maidens (Caryatids of the Acropolis) The Porch of the Maidens sits at the rear of the elegant Erechtheion constructed between 421-406BC. Directly facing the Parthenon, the maidens were given the name ‘Caryatids’, after the young women from the village of Karyes in Laconia in the Peloponnese. Each year at a festival dedicated to the goddess Artemis, young girls from Karyes would perform a worship dance called the Caryatis. The dance was considered difficult to master

and on success they would be honoured with the title of being a Caryatid. The maidens stand 7ft 7in tall and are exact replicas of the 5 originals which are on display at the Acropolis Museum after being removed in 1979 to preserve them from the elements of modern times. The 6th Caryatid was controversially taken by Lord Elgin in the early 1800’s and sits in the British Museum.

The Temple of Athena Nike The Temple of Athena Nike overlooks the entrance to the Acropolis and was constructed during Pericles’ building program in 426BC. The temple was a replacement for a 6th century BC dedication to Athena Nike which was constructed of wood but destroyed by the Persians. It survived virtually intact for 2,000 years, until 1686 when the Ottomans demolished the temple to use the marble as a fortification wall on the Propylaea. The wall was removed and

the temple reconstructed to its former glory in 1834 after the Greeks regained their independence. More recently the temple was dismantled again in the late 1990’s and underwent a decade of restoration.

All 315 marble sections were reconstructed to the exact formation designed by the temple’s ancient architect Kallikrates. Unlike the famous Nike of Samothrace which is winged (winged victory), Athena Nike was wingless (wingless victory), so that the goddess would never leave Athens.

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3 The flag pole on the belvedere The Greek flag which is situated on what was a belvedere tower during the medieval period of the Acropolis, is more than just the best vantage point for photographs across Athens. It was here that on 30th May 1941, the 19 year old Lakis Santas and 18 year old Manolis Glezos, symbolised and inspired the resistance movement in Greece against

the occupying Nazi forces of World War II. Scaling the Acropolis through an ancient passage way they had discovered from reading Greek text books, the teenagers tore down the Swastika at night, leaving the flag pole empty in what was one of the first and most famous acts of resistance against the occupying forces.

The bookmatched marble restoration The Parthenon and the surrounding temples have been under an ongoing restoration program since 1983. The Parthenon itself was originally constructed with over 70,000 individual pieces of marble from quarries on Mt Pentelicus northeast of Athens. Such is the precision of the restoration, not only is the restored marble (as differentiated here by its

colour) quarried from the same mountain used by Pericles 2,500 years ago, but the shaping, carving, finishing and mating of each individual piece of marble is done so utilising the exact techniques of the ancient sculptors, completely by hand and down to a 1/10 of a millimetre.

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5 The vastness of the Acropolis When the ancients first saw the rocky land mass which we know as the Acropolis, they must have been amazed by the perfection of its oval top. Measuring 350 metres long and 150 metres wide (52,500

square metres), it must be visited and walked to understand the true scale and uniqueness of the ancient site. Each year over 2 million people climb the Acropolis.

The Evzones on Sunday If you are lucky enough to be visiting the Acropolis on a Sunday, and have the resolve to be the first to climb the rock at 8am or the last to leave at its closing time at 8pm (during summer), you will catch a glimpse of the Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) making their way to the Greek

flag on the belvedere. Each Sunday, the Evzones raise the flag in the morning and lower the flag at sunset, accompanied by members of an Athenian marching band playing the national anthem.

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7 An emotional experience The Acropolis evokes an emotional response for many who make the climb.

Expect to spend a couple of hours on top of the rock and as you start the descent down through the Propylaea (which is pictured here), the view across

Athens is spectacular and a feeling of accomplishment takes hold as you realise you’ve ticked a major item off your bucket list.

The Parthenon

The Parthenon is a symbol of classical Greece built during the height of Athenian democracy over 9 years between 447-438BC. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, it is the third Parthenon to occupy the ancient site after the second was destroyed by the Persians in 480BC. It remained unchanged until it was converted to a church during the Byzantine period in the 5th century AD and then a Mosque in the 1460’s during the Ottoman occupation.

In the year 1687, the Parthenon was severely damaged by an explosion caused by the ignition of ammunition being stored there by the Ottomans during the Morean war with the Venetians. Sadly like many wonders of the ancient world, much of the Parthenon’s sculptural decoration was looted over time but an impressive collection of artefacts are still in existence and beautifully preserved and presented at the Acropolis Museum.

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