Visit Greece Digital Transformation: Showcasing Crete’s Archaeological Treasures

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The Ministry of Culture has granted support for the filming, aerial photography, and different ocular documentation of Crete’s archaeological sites arsenic portion of the ongoing integer translation of the authoritative tourism portal, Visit Greece. These high-quality materials volition beryllium utilized exclusively to heighten integer applications that beforehand Greece’s affluent heritage, with nary commercialized distribution.

Expanding Digital Content Across Crete

The inaugural focuses connected the Ephorates of Antiquities successful the regions of Heraklion, Lassithi, Rethymno, and Chania, arsenic good arsenic the Ephorate of Paleoanthropology and Speleology of Crete. Over 100 archaeological sites volition beryllium captured successful a assortment of formats, including accepted photography, aerial drone shots, 360° panoramic views, and abbreviated thematic videos.

These integer assets volition enactment the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) successful its efforts to heighten the country’s online presence, portion ensuring that nary materials are distributed to 3rd parties oregon utilized for commercialized purposes.

Ephorate of Antiquities of Rethymno

  • Eleftherna Archaeological Site
  • Archaeological Museum
  • Arkadi Monastery and Monastery Museum
  • Fortezza Fortress
  • Chromonastiri, Rethymno Prefecture

Ephorate of Antiquities of Chania

  • Ancient Kydonia
  • Archaeological Museum of Chania
  • Archaeological Site of Aptera/Kastro
  • Gouverneto Monastery
  • Agia Triada of Tzagaroli
  • Agios Ioannis Erimitis
  • Gramvousa Castle
  • Venetian Wards
  • Chania Lighthouse

Ephorate of Antiquities of Lassithi

  • Spinalonga Fortified Islet
  • Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
  • Archaeological Site of Lato
  • Panagia Kera
  • Ancient Olous
  • Kale Fortress of Ierapetra
  • Ancient Itanos
  • Toplou Monastery and Museum
  • Archaeological Site of Zakros
  • Fortress of Kazarmas, Sitia
  • Archaeological Site of Chamezio
  • Archaeological Site of Petras
  • Monastery of Kapsa

Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion

  • Knossos and Phaistos Palace Complexes
  • Archaeological Site of Gortyna
  • Museum of Sacred Icons and Relics
  • Venetian Fortress of Koule
  • Monasteries of Hodigitria and Agarathos
  • Church of Agios Matthew
  • Kastello of Katalagario

Ephorate of Paleoanthropology and Speleology

  • Melidoni Caves
  • Idaion Andron
  • Milatos Cave (restricted entree owed to wintertime conditions and works)

Terms and Restrictions

Drone filming volition instrumentality spot exclusively successful fenced areas, during off-peak hours, and extracurricular regular operating hours, successful compliance with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority regulations for unmanned aircraft.

Certain monuments, similar the Palace of Malia, volition stay off-limits for filming owed to ongoing excavations and infrastructure work. In areas specified arsenic Knossos, Phaistos, Koule Fortress, and the Museum of Sacred Icons, filming volition lone hap successful public-access areas.

For information reasons, filming astatine Kastello Katalagari volition beryllium restricted to outdoor spaces, and peculiar arrangements volition beryllium made for filming astatine Fortezza Fortress, Arkadi Monastery, and Chromonastirion Military Museum.

This task is simply a portion of the broader effort to digitally sphere Crete’s archaeological bequest and marque these wonders much accessible to a planetary audience. Through these innovative initiatives, Visit Greece continues to heighten its integer beingness and item Greece’s timeless taste heritage.

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