For 6000 years, for which data is available, the olive and olive oil are an integral part of the life of the Greeks and of course the residents of Thassos.
The olive tree and olive oil are part of the history and culture of Greece and Thassos as well. In order to link the production process with the history and culture of our country, there was created next to the mill facilities, an area of 400 sq.m. that house the Museum of Olive and Oil. The exhibition includes a representation
space of production methods, showroom & photo showroom of olive varieties, views and information space and the showroom of olive products. The museum is located close to the port of Prinos.
On the way to the village Rahoni, around 500 meters from the intersection of Skala Prinou, you turn right immediately after you pass the Beekeeping Association, and in about 100 meters you will reach the entrance of the property hosting the Organic Olive Oil Mills of Thassos and the Museum of the Olive and Olive Oil.
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The Historical & Literary Archive Kavala was founded in 1996. Its current official legal form and recommendation was made in 1996, when it was obvious that the size was so extended and with important historriacal value that it should be organized with modern methods and standards, based on scientific foundations files, to present a valuable historical material being collected the past 50 years.
The library I.L.A.K. currently contains more than 30,000 volumes of books, periodicals,
journals and newspapers from the 16th century until today and it is specialiazed in northern Greece. It is a charitable non-profit institution, with a modern flexible form of the Urban Society. It is not subsidized by the public institutions, nor sponsored by a private operator.
The operation cost was covered only by the founders and by infrequent local government subventions.
Museum’s Website: www.ilak.org
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The exhibition includes objects found in the ancient city and its cemeteries and covers the period from the 7th century BC till the 12th century AD. Its main objective is educational. Displayed mainly the everyday lives of ancient people of Avdira through the objects used by ordinary people in their daily occupations. The exhibition is structured thematically. Each section includes items from all periods of the city”s life arranged according to their use. By doing so presents the
evolution of the city and become apperent the gradual changes in the lives of residents and the construction method of the same object. Illustrative texts, photographs, drawings, maps and diagrams provide additional information to the visitor.
The excavations in ancient Avdira began in 1950. Findings initially housed in the Museum of Kavala. Since 1973 (when the Prefecture of Xanthi incorporated into Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, of Komotini) housed in the Museum Komotini.To 1976 the Ministry of Culture has taken action to build the Museum of Avdira. The decision for the foundation signed in 1984. In1985 the Community of Avdira granted for this purpose a plot in the village. Work commenced in 1989 and completed in 1992. Official receipt was made in 1993. In 1994 works began on preparing the exhibition.
The years 1995 – 1998 were selected and transferred ancient findings from the Museums of Kavala and Komotini. In 1997, approved from the Central Archaeological Council (CAC) the proposal for the exhibition program. In 1998 – 1999 were the work of re-exposure. The inauguration took place on 20 January 2000.
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The area is one of the most beautiful and prestigious in Athens.
Astir Marina – Vouliagmeni is located South of Athens, 20 km from Piraeus port at the Gulf of Saronikos in the city of Vouliagmeni adjacent to the Astir Palace Hotel Complex. The area is one of the most beautiful and prestigious in Athens and it is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, the beach of Vouliagmeni and a number of other amenities.
Astir Marina – Vouliagmeni has 103 berths for servicing yachts up to 50m.
The maximum depth of the marina is 5,5 meters. The marina is open 24 hours, all year round, with its friendly and experienced staff ready to assist you..
MAIN FACILITIES AND SERVICES
- 103 Berths
- Water Spply
- Electricity Supply
- Café-Bar / Restaurant
- 24/7 Security Services
- Car Parking
- Local services include: Banks, Hotels, Restaurants, Rent a Car, Pharmacy, Laundry etc.
Marina’s Website: www.vouliagmeni-marina.gr
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The Archaeological Museum of Philippi was built in 1960 according to the designs of architects I.D. Triantafyllidi and D. Fatouro on the outskirts of the archaeological site of Philippi. Because the old building had multiple problems the building was reconstructed.
The museum has two sections of exhibition spaces for the permanent presentation of findings from the excavations of the ancient city.
Section A” occupies the entire ground floor and has an area of 380 sq.m. This
section presents archaeological (inscriptions, sculptures, pottery, coins, jewelry), historical and visual material of the city of Philippi and the region from prehistoric times to the end of Roman antiquity.
Section B” occupies the upper floor of the building with an area of 205 sq.m. and is presented the Christian city (inscriptions, architectural, mosaics, pottery, coins) from the
early Christian time of heyday till its shrinkage of the 7th AD century and the final desolation after the Turkish conquest in the late 14th century.
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Only 6 km from the centre of Athens, Flisvos Marina is awarded with 5 Gold Anchors.
Only 6 km from the centre of Athens, in Paleo Faliro, Flisvos Marina is Greece’s first exclusive marina to offer large-scale mooring capacity for mega-yacht owners from Greece and abroad. The marina features 303 berths, more than half of which accommodate luxury yachts of over 35 meters.
A commercial complex, that stretches across 3.800 sq.m., features a majestic Mediterranean esplanade lined with fine dining and shopping venues as well as a roster of special events throughout the calendar year for yacht owners and visitors alike.
Flisvos Marina is awarded with 5 Gold Anchors, obtaining the highest rating at the Gold Anchor Award Scheme program of The Yacht Harbour Association, member of the British Marine Federation, the distinction “Clean Marina” (Clean Marinas Programme) from the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA), the Blue Flag since 2007, as well as with ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 by Lloyd’s Register Group, making it Greece’s first and only marina to simultaneously hold all above certifications. Flisvos Marina is also a corporate member of the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA).
MAIN FACILITIES AND SERVICES
- 303 Berths for 15m-180m yachts, 50% for mega yachts
- 24/7 Security services & Patrol-CCTV
- 24/7 Arrival & Departure line handling Assistance
- 24/7 Control tower/ Duty watch/ Fire boat/ Technical Support
- Electric Service – 32 to 1000 Amps
- Potable water supply
- Phone connection – Wi Fi – High-speed internet
- Fuel station
- Helicopter landing area
- Café-Bars, Restaurants, Commercial Stores, Children’s playland
- Yacht Agency, Management and Yacht Technical Support
- Complete waste management and Recycling
- Port Police and Customs Office on site
- 24/7 VIP Concierge Services
Marina’s Website: www.flisvosmarina.com
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Athens Marina is the ideal home port to explore more than 3.000 Greek islands.
Athens Marina is designed to cater for the mooring needs of customers that own mega & super yachts. The marina has a mooring capacity of 130 yachts, including 10 berths for yachts from 50m up to 130m in length. Located at Faliro Bay, the seafront of Athens, with just 7km from the city’s centre and 40 km from the international airport, Athens Marina is the ideal home port to explore more than 3.000 Greek islands.
The extensive public transportation system, combined with new motorways, ring roads and a large
car parking lot, allow easy and convenient access to and from the Marina. The 24/7 security services and controlled entry-exit points, together with a quiet environment ensure privacy for yacht owners and VIP guests.
MAIN FACILITIES & SERVICES
- 130 yachts capacity
- Max LOA:130m.
- Alongside berth up to LOA130m.
- Tender pilot mooring assistance
- Power supply 220/380 V, 16 to 250 Amps
- Potable water supply
- Telephone connection/ Wi-Fi
- Port police on site
- Storage
- WC/ Shower
- Waste removal / Sewage vacuum station
- Helicopter landing area
Marina’s Website: www.athens-marina.com
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The Ecclesiastical Museum Metropolis of Maronia and Komotini houses the collection of ecclesiastical objects (portable icons, sacred objects, priestly vestments, manuscripts and liturgical books) which collected from the temples of the ecclesiastical province of relevant Metropolis as well as donations of refugees who settled in the area of Komotini.
The exhibits cover the period from the 16th to the early 20th century are the evidence of post-Byzantine ecclesiastical art of the
region. Purpose of the museum is to collect, preserve, preservation, exhibition and promotion of all kinds of objects which promote ecclesiastical art and history of the Metropolis of Maronia and Komotini.
Museum is under the direct supervision of Holy Metropolis of Komotini and Maronia. The museum is housed in a restored Ottoman house of the 15th century which until the early 20th century was used as a poorhouse (Imaret).
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The house of shadow was made to accommodate shadow artworks. It consists of the workshop – gift shop and the exhibition. In the convention hall you can you can see sculptures made from trash, which when appropriately light, they produce recognizable shadow forms. The philosophy of these works of art approaches the diverse point of views, which you can interpret the objects, the situations and the facts. The “unpredictable” shadow of each work of art indicates the effort we have to make in order to understand whatever troubles us or whatever we take for granted.
That we look is always less than that we see. Every object, every situation, every fact have their own dimensions and parameters, which are not visible or easily perceptible. The shape, the size, the colour, the texture, the silence, the noise, the tension, the simplicity, the complexity, the brightness and many more… are factors that show and hide messages – thoughts, indicate ways, reveal new dimensions…
“I build on these thoughts. I make the visible invisible… see that which cannot be seen”
I was born.
… I have been growing up …
… I will die …
… until then, I will be creating …
Triantafyllos Vaitsis, www.vaitsis.wordpress.com
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The Ecclesiastical Museum of Holy Metropolis of Xanthi and Margin housed in the east wing of the Monastery of Panagia Archangeliotissa. Monastery is northeast of Xanthi. The museum”s collection was set up in the early decade of 60 by metropolitan of that time of Xanthi Anthonio.
Exhibits of the museum are the collections of portable icons, silver utensils, manuscripts and printed liturgical books, but also from embroidered functional textiles and woodcrafts.
The exhibits date from
the end of Byzantine period until the early 20th century and present a panorama of the history of Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Art in Thrace area.
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