The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced the completion of restoration and enhancement works at…
Tag: Byzantine heritage
Excerpt: Photos of a heavy crane truck parked on Hagia Sophia’s historic marble floor triggered alarm, but officials confirm a sophisticated multi-layer protective platform and prior georadar tests ensure no damage to the 6th-century Byzantine landmark during earthquake-strengthening works.
On 17 September, Greece honours Saint Sophia and her daughters — Faith, Hope and Love — at Thessaloniki’s historic Church of Saint Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Byzantine mosaics and centuries of cultural and religious history.
Greece conducted a major wildfire preparedness drill, “PERIVLEPTOS 2025,” at the historic Archaeological Site of Mystras, aiming to test emergency response systems and evacuation procedures. The exercise, attended by Ministers Lina Mendoni and Yiannis Kefalogiannis, highlights growing efforts to protect cultural heritage sites from the escalating threat of forest fires.
