A new journey where Ulysses will discover
places, people and activities bearing traces of the Mediterranean
cultural heritage. A journey comprised of questionnaires,
tests, an inventory and the study of more than 20 historical
and architectural goods of the highest quality, an interactive
online exhibition and a guide of the cultural and artistic
events in the target areas of western Greece.
Team of collaborators:
Stavros Tsitsirides, Assistant Professor of Classical Studies at the Department
of Theatre Studies, University of Patras (Scientific advisor)
Katia Savrami, Lecturer at the Department of Theatre Studies, University of Patras
(Coordinator, Assistant Scientific Advisor)
Martin Kreeb, Assistant Professor of Classical Archaeology at the Department
of Theatre Studies, University of Patras (Advisor in the field of Archaeology)
Antonis Kalogirou, Author - pictures
Thanos Giannakopoulos, Translator
Questionnaire
1) Which are the most important monuments, events or historical figures that
are directly related to the cultural life and/or heritage of your area?
2) Which cultural sites or events could serve as a common place of interest
between Italy and Greece?
3) Please mention the names of any people (if applicable) who, in the past, have
played a crucial role in the cultural dialogue between Greece and Italy.
4 Please mention the names of any people (if applicable) who could, in the foreseeable
future, act as a channel through which further communication can be established
between Greece and Italy.
5) Which are the most important cultural centres and/or institutions participating
in events in the field of performing arts?
6) Please point out some of the buildings (monuments, churches, castles, theatres
etc.) that carry elements of the Italian architectural styles.
7) Please point out industrial buildings in your area (if applicable) currently
used for cultural events/activities.
The questionnaire included the above-mentioned close-ended questions, which are
directly related to the aims and objectives of the research. These questions
aimed to gather data in a structured and unified manner, so that it could be
further processed.
The questionnaires (60 in total) were distributed among cultural institutions
(20), prefectures (20) and municipalities (20) of Western Greece. The number
of the questionnaires, answered and returned from the questionees, was 45, a
sample that was deemed appropriate for the research. |
Following the research that ensued and in close collaboration with cultural institutions,
prefectures and municipalities, the research team evaluated the data and selected
the 20 most important places in Western Greece that are of essential historical
and cultural heritage. Each one of these places demonstrates and promotes, for
different reasons, people and activities contributing to the conservation of
our cultural heritage.
The implementation and the detailed recording of these places and activities
were undertaken by SPEED S.A. bureau. The bureau delivered their study to the
Programme co-ordinator, who evaluated and confirmed its quality.
