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The Old Dionyssos Quarries
It is a single-artist-designed park commissioned by "Dionyssos Marbles Ltd." in 1995. Artist Nella Gollanda designed this 35,000 sq.m. the park during her visits to the site. The artificial hills accumulated from the quarried marble during the years of operation, form steep slopes that can be visited through a sculpted path and the support of old installations.
Contact: Zoe Kosmidou, Tel: 011-301-8954-613
Aixoni Sculpture Theatre
The Aixoni Theater is located on the Athens mountain of Hymettos. It is situated at the entrance of an old quarry. The project begun in 1984 and lasted for two years. Originally the quarry was unevenly leveled by colored rock formations. Three stages have alternative and flexible uses and can house any kind of open-air performance or exhibition. The stages are symmetrically surrounded by the seating areas – made of large rocks and pieces of granite -, water fountains, locally grown plants and trees.
Contact: Municipality of Glyfada, Cultural Center or Zoe Kosmidou, Tel: 011-301-8982-182,-6 or 011-301-8954-613

Basil & Elise Goulandris Museum of Modern Art
Also called the Andros Museum of Modern Art, the Museum has a wonderful collection of modern and contemporary art and sculpture. Travel by Ferry or air from Athens.
Andros (Cyclades Islands)

Vorres Museum and Gardens
One hour taxi ride from downtown Athens on the side of Mt. Hymettus is a wonderful private museum and garden, owned by the Vorres family. Located on 80 acres it has several main buildings with both classical and contemporary Greek art and sculptures. Paiania, Attica, Greece.


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