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Futur EU Students as transmitters of cultural heritage. MANDOULIDES SCHOOLS STUDENTS THESSALONIKI, GREECE. MANDOULIDES SCHOOLS. Mandoulides Schools is a modern and dynamic educational, sports, and cultural community that is renowned throughout Greece.
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FuturEU Students as transmitters of cultural heritage MANDOULIDES SCHOOLS STUDENTS THESSALONIKI, GREECE
MANDOULIDES SCHOOLS Mandoulides Schools is a modern and dynamic educational, sports, and cultural community that is renowned throughout Greece. Mandoulides Schools comprise: • Day Care Center • Kindergarten • Elementary School • Junior - Senior High Schools • College Counseling Department Mandoulides Schools founder, Evangelos Mandoulidis
Distinctions Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy, Computer Science). Humanities (Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, dramatic and rhetorical speech competitions). Arts and Culture (theater groups, music groups, choirs, literary groups, art). Sports (Basketball, soccer, volleyball) International conferences and events.
GREECE • LOCATION: Southeastern Europe. It lies at the meeting point of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa. • POPULATION: Approx. 11 million • CAPITAL: Athens • LARGEST CITIES: Thessaloniki, Patras, Volos • ISLANDS:6.000 islands and islets, scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea most of them grouped in clusters, that constitute the unique Greek archipelago (227 permanently inhabited) • LARGEST ISLANDS: Chios, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, the Dodecanese and the Cyclades • GOVERNMENT: Presidential Parliamentary Republic • CURRENCY: Euro
Don’t miss…. Acropolis, Athens Vergina, Imathia Knossos, Crete The Acropolis of Athens is the most striking and complete ancient Greek monumental complex still existing in our times. Today’s Vergina (Ancient Aigai), in the foothills of Mt. Pieria, was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia. Alexander the Great was proclaimed king there. The centre of Minoan civilization and capital of Minoan Crete. it is connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth, with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Ikaros
THESSALONIKI • Thessaloniki • Athens Our Erasmus+ Team
“No man will be without a homeland, as long as Salonica exists.” Thessaloniki was founded by Cassander, the king of Macedonia, in 315 BC. The new city took the name of his wife, who was the sister of Alexander the Great. It is located midway between the East and the West , at the intersection of cultures on the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea.
Thessaloniki : The Princess of our hearts Let’s take a walk around our city
The White Tower It is the landmark of Thessaloniki. It was used as a fort and a prison but now it is open to the public as a museum. The visitors can enjoy a panoramic view from its highest level.
The New Waterfront A 3.5km walkway that extends from the White Tower to the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. There are numerous quiet spots to relax while watching the sea and the beautiful peaks of Mt Olympus in the distance Waterfront View to Mt. Olympus Thessaloniki Concert Hall Time for relaxation Theatrical and music performances Panoramic view from the New Waterfront
Art on the Waterfront The Umbrellas Moon on the Shore
The PortThe most important port of Macedonia. The gateway through which the trade of Northern Greece and the Balkans is served.
Aristotelous SquareThe largest square in the city with beautifully preserved edifices surrounding it. Designed by the French architect Ernest Hébrard, it is one of the most frequently-visited places and a reference point for major celebrations and festivities.
Acropolis Walls - Ano PoliSince the day of its foundation Thessaloniki was surrounded by walls. It is the balcony of the city with views of Thessaloniki embracing Thermaikos gulf.
Thessaloniki: An Open Air MuseumUNESCO World Heritage Religious Monuments Rotunda Saint Demetrius Saint Sophia It was founded in 4th century and it served both as a mosque and the Metropolis of Thessaloniki . It is both a church and cultural-archaeological monument. Saint Demetrius is the patron saint of Thessaloniki. His tomb is in a crypt in the church and he is said to have healing powers. The church is dedicated to Christ, the True Word and Wisdom of God. It was built in late 7th Century in imitation of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
Thessaloniki - A Gastronomic Paradise Koulouri, a traditional well-baked bread with lots of sesame. Panorama triangles, a well-known Greek desert. It is named after the location where it was first created (Panorama) Bougatsa, a sweet semolina pie, one of the most delicious meals you can enjoy in Greece. It is mainly eaten for breakfast, but it can be enjoyed at any given opportunity.
Thank you for your attention and we are looking forward to seeing you in Thessaloniki. We will certainly have great fun!