Archaeological Sites Greek Culture Ministry Sets Out to Make Delos Islet an Open Museum by Maria Paravantes 20 May 2019 written by Maria Paravantes 20 May 2019 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 27 The archaeological site of Delos The Greek culture ministry announced this week that it was planning to transform the island of Delos in the Cyclades into an open museum. In this direction, the ministry said, it was moving ahead with restoration and conservation works on the island that was in antiquity a sanctuary and in Greek myth the birthplace of twin gods Apollo and Artemis. Delos is near Mykonos, in the heart of the Aegean, and is considered to be one of the most significant archaeological sites in the country, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. The ministry said it plans to turn Delos into a model open museum where intact monuments will re-create the aesthetic quality and landscape of ancient times. One of the most important projects underway is the restoration of the Stoa of Philip, with the ministry set on launching works on the House of Dionysos and on the ancient theater in 2020. The ministry is aiming to create a unique museum experience by combining the actual landmark or site with its findings. Budgeted at 4.5 million euros, the Delos – Open Museum project will be funded through the NSRF Operational Program “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020”, to enter into effect this summer. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail Maria Paravantes Chicago-born and raised, Maria Paravantes has over two decades of journalistic experience covering tourism and travel, gastronomy, arts, music and culture, economy and finance, politics, health and social issues for international press and media. She has worked for Reuters, The Telegraph, Huffington Post, Billboard Magazine, Time Out Athens, the Athens News, Odyssey Magazine and SETimes.com, among others. She has also served as Special Advisor to Greece’s minister of Foreign Affairs, and to the mayor of Athens on international press and media issues. Maria is currently a reporter, content and features writer for GTP Headlines. previous post Kavala’s ‘Elefthere Resort Project’ to Focus on Spa & Wellness Tourism Year Round next post Framework to Regulate Greece’s Spa Tourism in the Pipeline You may also like Test post 6 June 2025 Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
