On the weekend of May 27-28, the Acropolis Museum will take part in the nationwide commemorative campaign “Green Cultural Routes” organized by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, with four presentations on the theme “Walks in the ancient environs of the Acropolis Museum”.
Accompanied by the museum’s archaeologists, visitors will be able to wander through the archaeological excavations at the base of the building and take a magical journey through time, learning about the history and daily life of the people who lived in the shadow of the Acropolis for over 4,500 years.
Presentations in Greek and English will last one hour and are held for free, each presentation can be attended by up to 20 people. An online booking is required to participate. events.theacropolismuseum.gr
Presentations in English will take place at 11:00 on Saturday and 10:30 on Sunday, and in Greek at 13:00 on Saturday and 21:30 on Sunday.
This event is one of many organized throughout the country from 25 to 28 May, with free admission as part of the Greek Cultural Routes campaign, which was designed as a means of educating the public on issues related to the protection of the country’s cultural heritage and natural environment, and promoting sustainable development.
This year, 44 regional and special regional services of the General Directorate of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage from 37 regional units of the territory in cooperation with 20 municipalities, 21 departments of primary and secondary education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Science, as well as many non-state museums take part in the holiday. , holy metropolises, environmental education centers, universities, schools, cultural clubs, environmental organizations, unions and civil cooperatives and many volunteers.
It currently includes presentations, educational programs, themed tours, walks, bike trails, and art events. It is noted that it is necessary to declare participation to the competent organizers.
The program of events in various regions and institutions is posted on website Ministry of Culture of Greece.
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