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The Athens War Museum (Greek: Πολεμικό Μουσείο), established on July 18, 1975, is the museum of the Greek Armed Forces
In 1964, the Hellenic State decided to found the War Museum, wishing to honor all those who fought for our country and its freedom.
The design of the museum was undertaken by a team of distinguished scientists, headed by Professor Thoukidides Valentis of the National Technical university of Athens (N.T.U.A).
On July 18, 1975, the President of the Hellenic Republic H.E. Constantine Tsatsos and the Minister of National Defense Evangelos Averof-Tositsas inaugurated the Museum.
Its various activities include the publication of books, the establishment and maintenance of monuments and memorials and the aid to services and agencies all over Greece.
The Museum’s exhibition areas are distributed over four levels (floors) and present images of Greek history from antiquity to the present.
The Amfiareio was the biggest ancient Greek sanctuary of the vile god and hero of Argos Amfiaraos. During its’ operation, it was the national sanctuary of Oropos, one of the oldest cities in Ancient Greece.
Virtual tour: What was Candia (Heraklio) like in 1640? The video shows Candia from Rocca a mare, Rouga Maistra, Agios Titos, the square of Sitira and the fountain of Morosini, the Volton Gate, the temples and monasteries of St. Francis,
The Printing Museum is located in Chania, just outside the town, in Craft Park Souda Bay and a vision of life founder,Yannis Gieredaki, founder and publisher of the journal "Haniotika Nea".
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