
10 Apr Parthenon Folklore Museum

Responsible: Lanara Anna
Maximum number of participants: 60 people
Secondary Education
Duration: 2 hours
Parthenon is a traditional preserved settlement of Halkidiki, 5 kilometers from Neos Marmaras. It is built amphitheatrically on a slope with an excellent view of Toroneos gulf with the islet Kelyfos and Neos Marmaras. During your visit there you will be impressed by the dense vegetation, the stone houses of Chalkidiki architecture with characteristic chimneys, the stone alleys and of course the panoramic view.
The Parthenon was abandoned by its permanent residents in the 1970s, who settled in N. Marmara when the hotel complex of PORTO CARRAS started operating. However, in recent years some families have decided to settle permanently in the village, and they have opened guesthouses that host visitors all year round.
The Parthenon Association organizes various events and festivals reviving the tradition of the village.
We will walk through the alleys of the village, we will enjoy the panoramic view towards the Toronean Gulf and we will visit the Folklore Museum located in the village square.
Our mission is to imagine what life was like in the village before it was abandoned.