During this visit from 9.05 till 23.05.2022 we had an opportunity to have a closer look at the history, traditions and contemporary life of the town Archanes and Heraklion. While attending the educational classes the students discovered Archanes - the place of long history and ancient European culture. We got to know the history of Archanes throughout centuries - from prehistoric period - Minoan civilisation across the Venetian period until present times.
Treasure Hunt in Archanes enabled the group not only to know the city itself, but also to acquitant the community of this place.Students also developed their skills of reading maps and orienteering in the open air.The beginnings of the region was presented to the participants while visiting The Archeological Museum in Heraklion, where you can find, the biggest in the island, collection of ancient artefacts.The trip to The Palace Museum in Knossos let students broaden their knowledge connected with the Minoan culture and know the cultural heritage of the region.This particular museum is the biggest and the most spectacular centre of Minoan civilisation.During the workshops we could admire and try to learn some traditional dance and listen to the music characteristic for this part of Greece.There was also art workshop called "Let's paint a Minoan pot" which presented the most typical Minoan decorative motifs on ceramic dishes.