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Stegi Vitsentzos Kornaros, based in Sitia, is housed in a well-preserved 19th century stone building with a rich history. On the ground floor of the building, a modern exhibition space is being created dedicated to Erotokritos and his poet Vincenzo Kornaros, with the aim of studying and promoting his work and the Cretan Renaissance.
The visitor will have the opportunity to browse through an exhibition on several levels: historical documents, old editions of Erotokritos, objects of the period, artworks, theatrical and musical excerpts, as well as contemporary interpretations of the Kornarian language. Stegi will include a wealth of informative and audio-visual material, while museum educational programs specially designed for students and teachers will be offered.
The exhibition aims to activate all the senses of the visitor, enhancing the experiential approach to the work. At the same time, it emphasizes the timeless value of Erotokritos as a cultural relic of Crete, linking it to the historical and linguistic context of its time.
Stegi serves as a cultural reference point for Sitia, aspiring to transmit the glow of the Cretan Renaissance to the present day.
*The photos are sourced from the official website of the exhibition.
Exhibition
Biography, Historical
97 B. Kornarou & Kazantzaki, Sitia, Lasithi, Greece
+30 2843022042
Monday – Friday: 17.00-21.00
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