The Technical Bulletin of the Municipality of Monemvasia for the project “Supply and installation of a lift for people for the castle of Monemvasias and accompanying projects” has been submitted to the Special Coordination Service of the Recovery Fund through the NSPR Staff Structure of the Ministry of Education and Culture, The project is projected to have a total cost of €6,800,360.00.
The project concerns:
a) the supply, installation and operation of a reversible elevator in the castle of Monemvasia, primarily to ensure the access of disabled people as well as people with mobility difficulties to the Upper Town of Monemvasia, and secondarily for the fastest approach to it in the context of dealing with emergencies and transport of materials for the maintenance of the monuments of the Upper Town,
b) the preparation and implementation of studies for the formation of a network of tour routes in the archaeological site of Ano Polis and connecting the arrival area of the lift with the visitable monuments of Ano Polis, which will also constitute the end point of the tour routes. Large parts of the network will be accessible by disabled people. The studies that will be prepared are: Topographic and Photogrammetric works, Architecture, Statics, E/M and
c) restoration of the superstructure of the wall section of the Upper City of Monemvasia at the arrival point of the lift with work to clean the root systems from the sides and the base of the wall, application of deep grouting with mortar compatible with the existing one, application of homogenizing grouts, stone joints in the areas of cracks, local removal-recovery of parts of stone structures, local additions to the elevation of ramparts and superstructure crowns, construction of final joints, local excavating at the base of the wall, taking rainwater runoff measures.
The lift (cable car) of Monemvasia will be an extremely innovative project for an archaeological site, which will significantly contribute to the wider effort to upgrade both the Upper Town and the Castle of Monemvasia.
Latest News
Vardis Vardinogiannis: ‘On a Ship’s Bridge You Always Look Forward’
Ten milestones in the half century since the creation of Motor Oil Group, as described by Vardis Vardinogiannis, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91
DBRS Says Greek Banks ‘Shielded’ from ECB Rate Cuts
The agency explains that fund disbursements through the banking sector will help offset pressures anticipated on interest margins beginning in 2025, due to expected rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB).
Meta Cuts Facebook and Instagram Subscription Fees by 40%
The social media giant also revealed that it will continue to offer free access to Facebook and Instagram for EU users, provided they agree to see ads based on a limited set of user data.
Skyrocketing Use of Debit, Credit Cards
The total value of the transactions conducted with debit and credit cards in the country in the first half of 2024 rose 2% on the corresponding period of 2023
JP Morgan Revised Greece Outlook to ‘Overweight’
The investment bank notes that Greece is showing the strongest GDP growth in the Eurozone. Additionally, efforts to clear up bank balance sheets are anticipated to yield increased capital returns.
Vardis I. Vardinogiannis, Greek Tycoon and Shipping Magnate, Dies at 91
In 1990, Vardinogiannis was targeted in an attack which involved three rockets fired at his vehicle by the terrorist organization 17 November.
Kudos for Greek Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
Graviera is the Greek version of the Swiss gruyère, and is generally considered the second most popular cheese made in the country after feta
EIB Survey: Greeks Rank Climate Change as Top Concern After Cost of Living
Specifically, 98% of the Greeks surveyed stated that the country must to adapt to climate change, with 60% saying that priority should be given to these adjustment measures
Trump Tells Putin not to Escalate Ukraine War during Phone Convo
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden, is preparing to lobby Trump against abandoning U.S. support for Kyiv
Former Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris Dies at 82
Boutaris entered politics in 2010, serving as the 60th mayor of Thessaloniki for two consecutive terms until 2019, becoming a transformative figure with his progressive policies.