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The participatory project ‘Under the Landscape’ initiates a tangible approach to the traditional building techniques and the vernacular craftsmanship of Therasia, while exploring multiple aspects of the place and its landscape through alternative patterns for cultural heritage appreciation and knowledge dissemination. The following events, starting from theran materials and uses are: ​A professional apprenticeship of young technicians

Source; daysofart.gr/en The works of sculptor Aphroditi Liti are presented alongside the archaeological finds and offer the viewer a new reading of the ancient statues, miniature sculptures, and votive and burial offerings. Artist Aphrodite Liti, a professor at the School of Fine Arts who has exhibited her works in more than 23 solo exhibitions and more

Source:  notospress.gr στο Google News   Unique monuments, stunning landscapes, rare ecosystems, a rich culinary and artistic tradition… the Peloponnese has it all! Now, it acquires the means to showcase its multidimensional identity: The “Morea” Cultural Route. Diazoma proposes the design and implementation of the “Morea” Cultural Route: A journey from ancient to modern cities. This

Source; greekreporter.com By Patricia Claus The ancient Greek theaters at Messene and Sicyon in the Peloponnese were centers for drama and culture in both ancient times and during the Roman period of Greek history. The ancient Greek theater at Sicyon (present-day Kiato) was built between 303 and 251 BC, but was renovated and altered at least

Lying on the south slope of the acropolis hill, the Ancient Theatre of Sparta is the foremost landmark of the city’s monumental topography, one of its most important visible and definitively identified ancient monuments. On 18 June 2021, work commenced on restoring and enhancing the ancient theatre. The funding of 1.6 million euros is provided

  “Delphic Cultural Heritage Days 2021” take place from June 11 to July 11, 2021 in six areas and multiple venues: Delphi, Sykia, Lefkada, Salamis Island, Aegina, and Athens. The cultural events―including “Angelos Sikelianos” International Poetry Festival―are dedicated to the poet, author and playwright Angelos Sikelianos and his work, while also approaching the decisive role

On 26 May 2021, following the relevant approval of the DIAZOMA Board of Directors, the president of the association, Mr. Stavros Benos, signed the contract awarding the preparation of the “Transportation Study for ‘The Attica Trilogy’ Cultural Route.”   The study was awarded to the “G. Nellas and Co. Limited Partnership” (company name), doing business

On 26 May 2021, the DIAZOMA Association signed a contract awarding the project entitled “Provision of technical services within the framework of the ‘Attica Trilogy’ program” to ERON CONSULTANTS, RESEARCH AND PLANNING CONSULTANTS General Partnership, whose headquarters are in Athens. Recently, the DIAZOMA Association has been supporting the Region of Attica in designing the development

In 1992, the theatre of Mieza was uncovered at the southwestern edge of the excavated area. Its semicircular cavea (seating area) is laid out on a natural slope, with panoramic views over the plain. The positioning of the scaenae frons (stage background) deep in the horseshoe-shaped orchestra and the co-existence of Hellenistic and Roman structural

Source; euronews.com By Apostolos Staikos  In partnership withThe European Commission While work is underway to restore and link up the ancient amphitheatres of Greece’s Epirus region in a new tourist trail called: ‘The Cultural Route of the Ancient Theatres of Epirus‘, we meet with the man locals say is the “soul of the project.” George Syris is

The DIAZOMA Association, a true embodiment of the European spirit and implementor of European policies, has drafted the Green Charter for Culture, Energy & the Environment, an aid/guide with proposals for the implementation of the European Green Deal guidelines in the cities included in the POLIS Programme. The Commission’s European Green Deal provides a roadmap

Since 2012, the University of Crete has been conducting the Palaeolithic Lesbos Project in collaboration with other universities and research institutions in Greece and abroad. Under the direction of Prehistoric Archaeology Professor Nena Galanidou, the Project investigates early settlement in the Aegean region, with the participation of scientists specializing in archaeology, geoarchaeology, archaeometry, geosciences, palaeoclimatology,

The “Avenues of Nature and Culture” Programme has been included in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan’s eligible cultural development projects presented by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on 31 March 2021. The Programme dossier was compiled and submitted last March by the Ministry of Culture, with the DIAZOMA Association’s contribution. More specifically, the “Avenues

Following numerous efforts made by local bodies and representatives of associations for the promotion and protection of monuments of nature and culture in previous years, the Roman Theatre of Hersonissos shows the way forward for the funding of similar projects in Greece through the «Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) funding tool». In November 2020, the Ephorate

Source; pro.europeana.eu Europeana Members Councillors have diverse jobs and wide experience across the heritage sector, but are united by their passion for digital cultural heritage. In our ‘Professionals in Focus’ series, we speak to Europeana Network Association Members Councillors about their roles, working lives and plans for their time on the Members Council. This month, Georgia