Archaeological Sites Central Greece: Cultural Heritage Sites to be Restored Back to their Former Glory by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 written by GTP editing team 4 July 2019 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 8 Works in progress for the restoration of the church of Agios Nikolaos in the area of Sperchiada in Makrakomi. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture EU grants have been secured for the restoration and preservation of three major sites of cultural importance in the Central Greece Region, the Culture Ministry recently announced. The archaeological site of Orchomenos in Viotia. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture More specifically, 4.8 billion euros in funding from the EU’s National Strategic Reference Framework 2014-2020 (known as the ESPA program) will be allocated to the interventions at the site of Orchomenos (2 million euros) to include the restoration of the ancient theater and the creation of an archaeological park, the permanent exhibition at the Arethousa Archaeological Museum in Halkida, (1.2 million euros) which is housed in an old distillery, and the restoration of the Annunciation Cathedral in Amfissa (1.6 million euros). Other projects include archaeological interventions and the restoration of mosaics at churches and chapels in the region. Photo Source: Ministry of Culture All of the above sites, contemporary or ancient, have been deemed of significant cultural importance for the region, with upgrades aiming to increase the number of visitors and boost local economies. Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Greek Congress Organizers Up in Arms Over ‘Unclear’ Ministry Regulation next post Polish Travelers Opt for Greece, Also Going to Egypt and Turkey 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
