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JOYFUL EXPLORATION I SANTORINI

The Symposion heritage

Inspired by the nine muses of the arts,

this cultural center at Megalochori hosts a broad

range of activities and original performances.

OFFERING an immersive music, art and mythology artifacts. Symposion's architecturally unique premises
experience to visitors from around the world, Symposion in Megalochori, built at the turn of the last century
is housed in a former winery dating back to the turn of the by the master artisan and winemaker Zorzis Ioannis
century, in the heart of the traditional village of Megalochori, Saliveros, once housed his winemaking facilities and
Santorini. Bringing together music, art and mythology, it his livestock. Now, Symposion's team offer a range of
stands as an emblematic link between Ancient Greece and entertaining and educational programs for the general
the present day. Owned and operated by husband and public and for private groups, as well.
wife team, Argy Kakissis and Yannis Pantazis, Symposion
has since been featured in both local and worldwide DAILY ACTIVITIES
publications, namely for its contribution to preserving Mythical Music Presentation and Historical Tour – This
and promoting Greece’s unique cultural heritage. one hour music presentation comprises an interactive
Events and workshops take place in the Saliveros journey with the use of mythical narration showcasing
chamber, garden courtyard and artisan’s workshop. fifteen hand-crafted and string instruments.
Other spaces within the former winery include a vintage Tuesday - Sunday 12:00-13:00
instrument exhibition, a reading library, a photography Private presentations available upon request
exhibition of the winery prior to its renovation, a wine Ancient Greek Pipe Making Workshop – A one hour
caf�, a mythological botanical garden and an art shop interactive session which sees participants create their
selling handcrafted musical instruments and various very own ancient Greek pipe made out of locally sourced

Visitors spend
an hour with the
master artisan
crafting their own
ancient Greek pipe
from local cane
and learning of
the instrument’s
historical
significance.

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