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About the project
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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.
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The myth of the river Alpheios and the nymph Arethousa (by
Argyris Chionis)
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Random regions
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| Rio and Antirio, Ancient Makynae (Prefecture of Aetoloakarnania) |
Two kilometres of sea separated Peloponnese from Sterea Hellas until 2004 when a monumental work, Rio-Antirio Bridge (named “Charilaos Trikoupis” after the Greek Statesman), linked the two lands. Finally, a centuries old dream became a reality. The region is called “Minor Dardanelle” because of its resemblance to the famous passage connecting Europe and Asia and the castles that are at both ends o... |
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| Chlemoutsi (Prefecture of llia) |
Chlemoytsi, one of the most well preserved fortresses of the Frankish rule, is in the westerner part of the Peloponnese on the peninsula of Kyllini. It is 2.5 km away from the sea, eastern wise, and 6 km from the northern cape of Kyllini; it is built on a hill of 245 m. height, above the village Kastro (Castle in Greek).... |
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