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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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Olympia (Prefecture of llia) |
Olympia, the cradle of athletic events in antiquity, from 776 B.C. up to 393 A.D. i.e. for more than a millennium, hosted the Olympic Games of Greece, and, after the Roman conquest, the Olympic Games of the whole of the known world, at that time. It lies in a picturesque, hilly scenery, framed with pinewoods and olive groves; two rivers run through this area, Alfios and Kladeos, adding to the beau... |
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City of Corfu (Prefecture of Corfu) |
Corfu, or Scheria of the Phaeacians according to Homer, is the last stop of Ulysses, the man of all manner of wiles, before reaching his homeland. Corfu is a green island with wonderful beaches and friendly people. The unique architectural style of the city of Corfu, the traditional villages of the hinterland, and the flora have inspired musicians and writers, like Goethe and Oskar Wilde; Corfu wa... |
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