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"Rodon Amaranton" (18th Century) and Kapralos' Pieta|Tsarouchis' “The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian”|The self-lit icons seem to float in a fully black background

Six centuries of religious art, plus half a century of Modern Greek art at the Historical Museum of Crete

We were lucky enough to enjoy a private tour at the two new exhibitions of the Historical Museum of Crete -before the official opening on…

The mural over Lakkos Square, by Mathew Halpin||||||||

The Lakkos Project: from oblivion to creation

Published in "Inside the Walls"

The narrow lanes of Lakkos - the erstwhile infamous district of Heraklion - are recently witnessing an unusual activity: a new initiative that became known…

The bench of the cooperative 'Apo Koinou'|So many carob products!|Alternative musical instruments by Sifis|Sifis posing with his creations

A feast of the commons in Heraklion!

Published in "Inside the Walls"

Benches and tents lie on the ground dismantled and Georgiadis park gradually returns to its regular state. We can’t say the same for us though!…

The German guy who loves Heraklion City (video)

Published in "Inside the Walls"

And not only for its beautiful places, its culture and its well known hospitality of the inhabitants...

Dan Perjovschi, timelessness, ephemerality and "Mesogeios"

Published in "Inside the Walls"

Dan Perjovschi is an artist whose work has been exhibited in the most important Biennale festivals and some of the greatest museums and art galleries…