athenscope culture walks. a few words
Demetrios Karalis has designed and offered the free walking tours of the city sightseeing Athens since 2013.
These free walking tours (“the origins of democracy” and “the secrets of the parthenon“) gained fame and respect and have had excellent reviews on tripadvisor etc. The response of the people who joined the tours was the main reason that they survived and thrived, and that is what gave us the motivation to keep up with the hard work.
Demetrios thinks that these walks, should not be a touristic product, but a cultural one instead, non-exclusive, but inclusive and open to all who wish to get a deeper grasp of the landscape, the history, and the significance of the Athenian culture. Free, interactive education through fun and exploration in Athens? Yes, it’s time for Athenscope.
The Walks
vol.1: ENTER DEMOCRACY
-Who was Socrates and why did he die?
-Who are the Greek Gods and what is their true power?
-Is democracy a good thing? What would the Athenians say about our democracies?
-What is the well hidden secret treasure of Athens?
An entertaing yet insightful tragic/comic and witty walking lecture performance that takes us to the origin of the athenian philosophy, religion, and democracy! Stand were the first (and last) democrats stood and put democracy to the test!
Duration 2 and 1/2 hours. With the necessary stops for contemplation, photos, and drinks (b.y.o.b.).
EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
vol.2: ENTER the PARTHENON and ATHENS
-What is the Parthenon really? Why is it beautifull? Why was it built? What is its function?
-What is the meaning of Athens? What is the purpose of the Marathon race? What is the true riddle of the Sphinx?
-Was Alexander the great a conqueror or a visionary?
This walking lecture performance is about the inner meaning of the Athenian civilization, and the great athenian monuments like the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Athenian agora, the Roman agora, Hadrians library, Mars Hill and the heart of Plaka.
The duration is about three and a half hours including the neseccary pauses for relaxation, respiration, and mental preparation.
EVERY FRIDAY, STAURDAY, SUNDAY & MONDAY,
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-In case of cancellation please inform us as soon as possible.
-Please wait for our answer to confirm your reservation, as well as further details for your participation.