Tag: ATHENS

The Hadrian Aqueduct of Athens | An marvel of ancient Roman engineering springs back to life

Hadrian’s Aqueduct in Athens is the only Roman aqueduct of this type and size that has been constructed in Europe and that still carries water. This monumental technical construction of the ancient world does not only have great cultural value, but it can also be utilized to reduce the city’s environmental footprint.

The Greek government is supporting a multi-dimensional plan to put this ancient aqueduct back into use, in order both to cover current needs for irrigation water, and to develop new places of cultural and environmental interest.

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Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda2 days ago
#Nisyros to become Greece’s new UNESCO Global Geopark

During the meeting of its 10th session in Chile, the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council proposed 12 new geoparks for endorsement. Nearly 150 observers from 32 Member States attended this meeting, both in person and online. Should UNESCO’s Executive Board endorse this decision when it meets next year, this would expand the network to 241 sites around the world.

With the addition of the Greece Nisyros Geopark, will have a total of 10 UNESCO Global Geoparks; read more about them via GNA: https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/greece-s-unesco-global-geoparks/

Source: UNESCO Photos: Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO
Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda3 days ago
Located in the Ionian Sea and easily accessible from the mainland, Lefkada boasts a rich history as well as spectacular natural landscapes.
Greek News Agenda
Greek News Agenda4 days ago
Visual artists Maria Grigoriou & Yiannis Papadopoulos present “The thread that holds us together” at Bazeos Tower – Naxos Festival: the timeless craft of weaving evolving into contemporary art. An opportunity to visit the medieval architectural gems of Naxos island #NaxosFestival

https://www.greeknewsagenda.gr/art-and-memory-in-naxos-medieval-towers/