lighting at the Acropolis

  • Award-winning Acropolis lighting

    The [d]arc Awards celebrate the best in lighting design. They attract entries annually from notable lighting designers and architects around the globe. For 2020 there were 400 entries from 40 countries. The winner in the 'Structures' category for 2020 was awarded to the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. A great accolade for Eleftheria Deko and Associates, not least Greek lighting design, as the structure, the Acropolis and its monuments, are globally recognised iconic, historic monuments - adding a dimension to the significance of these awards for all mankind.
    Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni stated, "The work of lighting the Acropolis, highlights with new, bright light the monuments of the Holy Rock and is the work of scientists, technicians, and Eleftheria Deko and her team. It was carried out in close cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the executives of the Archaeological Service and received all the approvals required by Greece's Archaeological Law. It is one of the projects implemented to upgrade the site and was made possible with the kind donation of the Onassis Foundation. This work is now gaining international recognition by art and lighting experts worldwide as the light of the Acropolis travels around the globe having lit up the most important monument of Western Civilization. It promotes Greece's cultural heritage and continues to promotes our nation. Congratulations to Eleftheria Deko and Associates for their wonderful efforts, this is an important success that honours our country."
    To find more about the [d]arc Awards and their categories, please follow the link here.
     
     
     
     

  • Update on the continued developments at the Acropolis

    Athens, 12 March 2020

    Minister of Culture and Sport, Lina Mendoni held a meeting to discuss the progress of the continued developments taking place at the archaeological site of the Acropolis, which welcomes 1.5 million visitors per year.

    Currently there are 8 individual projects being implemented at the Acropolis Archaeological Site, aimed at protecting and upgrading the space and quality of services for visitors.

    Two of these are aimed at helping wheelchair users to visit the ancient citadel, with the installation of a new lift, access ramps and paths. Improvements will also be made to the lighting on the Acropolis, both for making it safer for pedestrians and for showing the Parthenon in the best light. These are expected to be installed in August and completed by next July. The new lighting system will be more sustainable as it will use less power and fewer bulbs. The improved lighting is being supported by the Onassis Foundation.


    The former Acropolis museum will be used to enhance visitors’ outlook with a new interactive experience to be added. This follows on from an international tender for this museum's relaunch. In the meantime, the ticket sales system will also be made more efficient and the gift shops stocked with more attractive souvenirs.


    The Acropolis Museum announced a two-week postponement of three planned events as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. The events include: “A Walk in the Museum with an Archaeologist,” “The Lost Statue of Athena Parthenos,” and “Chisel and Memory – The Contribution of Marble Craftsmanship to the Restoration of the Acropolis Monuments.”

    For more information visit the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Culture and Sport.
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