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S O UT H S I D E S T O R Y

S umm e r t i m e is t h e pe r f e c t s e a s o n
to e x pe r i e n c e A t h e n s i n a l l i t s
g r a n d e ur. F r o m t h e c i t y c e n te r a l l
t h e w a y to t h e A t h e n i a n R i v i e r a , t h e

c on t e m p or a r y t a l e o f i t s e v o luti on
w i l l t a k e y o u b y s ur p r is e .

A tribute to the ancient culture includes the Aegean 600 regatta (opposite page)
and the significant current exhibition at the Museum of Cycladic Art.

“Life is bright in the Athenian Riviera”, ALL CULTURAL ROADS LEAD TO ELEUSIS
a reminiscent of another glorious era Starring as the European Capital of Culture of 2023, Eleusis
our summer musical unfolds out there combines the ancient cultural legacy with its modern revival
“Hold this feature and you’re half way there” showcasing the most futuristic ways of expressing art. The
biggest cultural event in Europe begins in the historical city
THE GRAND HISTORICAL COMEBACK of Elefsina for a year full of unexpected events. The 2023
Starting from the city center, head to the Museum of Cycladic Eleusis European Capital of Culture presents a rich and
Art for a momentous visit. The exhibition “Homecoming. innovative artistic, research and educational programme
Cycladic treasures on their return journey” is presented there entitled MYSTERIES OF TRANSITION, which develops
(till 31/10/23) in collaboration with the Hellenic Ministry on three central thematic axes: People | Society, Environment,
of Culture and Sports and is the first step of the historic Labor. The beginning has been marked with a spectacular
agreement between the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the Opening Ceremony, Mystery_0 Mysteries of Transition,
Museum of Cycladic Art and The Metropolitan Museum of which took place on Saturday, 4 February 2023, on the
Art, New York (The Met), which was ratified by the Greek coastal front of the city, under the conception of the General
ΠAΡΙΣ ΤΑΒΙΤIAΝ © ΜΟΥΣΕIΟ ΚΥΚΛΑΔΙΚHΣ ΤEΧΝΗΣ of unique archaeological value of the American collector (https://2023eleusis.eu/en/)
Parliament on September 9, 2022. The agreement foresees
Artistic Director of the organisation, Michail Marmarinos and
the gradual return to Greece of 161 Early Cycladic antiquities
directed by the distinguished British director, Chris Baldwin.
Leonard Stern. 15 of these antiquities are presented for
THE ATHENIAN “BLUE LAGOON”
the first time internationally, in Athens, at the Museum of
Arriving at Agios Nikolaos beach, you will find yourself in
Cycladic Art. Following this, the entire collection will be
exhibited at The Met, before the final return of the entirety
front of the “Balos of Attica”. The secret diamond at the area
of Anavissos is a huge sandy beach that in some places is
of these antiquities to Greece, their country of origin.
“embraced” by rocks creating a magical landscape. On the beach
(https://cycladic.gr/en/page/girismos-kikladiki-thisauri-sto-
taxidi-tis-epistrofis)
of Agios Nikolaos you will enjoy crystal clear emerald waters, ‣
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