Archaeological sites hosting culinary events

Nineteen Greek archaeological sites, including the Roman Agora of Thessaloniki, Frangokastello successful Sfakia, the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, and the bluish wall of Amphipolis, are opening their grounds to culinary events done the “Eaternity Experience” programme tally by the Organization for the Management and Development of Cultural Resources (ODAP).

The inaugural allows nonrecreational chefs and caterers to showcase section gastronomic products successful historical settings, provided each events respect the monuments and summation support from the Culture Ministry.

Usage fees scope from 1,000 to 1,500 euros per day, with further charges for setup and removal.

Nikoleta Valakou, ODAP president, said the program, progressive since 2022, aims to link modern section gastronomy with practice sites. “For us, the important happening is not the fiscal aspect, but the promotion of the sites and the enhancement of the visitor experience,” she said.

Events will beryllium judged connected taste respect and cannot service arsenic backstage κοινωνικά functions, unlike some European models.

Sites besides see Nikopolis, Nemea, the Venetian fortress successful Sitia, the Heptapyrgion of Thessaloniki, and the Museum of Aigai.

Local communities and authorities will participate, and the programme has already drawn planetary attention, such arsenic astatine a meal successful New Castle of Pylos during the “Maestro” tourism exhibition.

Valakou noted, “From prehistoric times, there was nary ritual oregon spiritual solemnisation without a repast oregon some signifier of gastronomy,” highlighting the historical continuity of nutrient and civilization successful Greece.