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EPISKINION is an entity, 100% voluntary NPO, with a specific cultural purpose: the promotion and protection of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes, which is of unique value and its connection with the cultural heritage of Acharnes.
The acquaintance and understanding of the citizens of Acharnes about their cultural heritage, through experiential, original and highly sustainable ways, such a bike tour, with reference to the ancient theatre of Acharnes and the rest ancient monuments of Acharnes of great significance, connecting them with relevant monuments of Athens.
Bicycle and cultural heritage lovers. Everyone who loves bicycling and visiting and exploring great ancient monuments of Acharnes and Athens. Participants behave respectfully to environment and participants, including but not limited to fellow passengers, guides, staff and/or activity personnel.
One day , once every year.
We, in EPISKINION, are convinced that an archaeological- cultural bike tour is the best way to discover and to learn something about a region and its culture Εvery year for ten continuously years "EPISKINION" organises a Round Cycling Archaeological Tour .
"EPISKINION" -Citizens Movement ,for the emergence of the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes- is an entity purely voluntary and purely non-profit and non-sponsored cultural organization with a specific cultural purpose : the promotion and protection of the cultural heritage of Acharnes and mainly , the Ancient Theatre of Acharnes which monument is of unique archaeological value of the classic period of ancient Greece .
This theater was found in February 2007 accidentally in a building foundation work, in the urban network ,in the center of the modern city of Acharnes , under buildings and bus route and commercial center.So a lot of bureaucratic procedures had to be initiated to compensate the owners of the properties that were built on the theatre so that the complete unveiling and restoration of this unique monument would be possible.
The 40 Km Bike Tour begins from the Theatre of Dionysus on the Acropolis – Athens with stops in Acharnian Gates and Acharnian Road at Kotzia Squaire –Athen s and the most important monuments of Acharnes , as Vaulted -Mycenaean Tomb and the Tomb of the great tragic poet Sophocles . The finish line is set at the ancient theater of Acharnes, where take place an open to public cultural event , lice concert or theatrical performance.
The route connects the theaters of the two largest municipalities in Athens during the classical period of antiquity, Athens and Acharnes. At each stop, archaeologists of the compentet Ephorate of Antiquities and l guides and informs cyclists about the history and significance of each monument.
Conditions for participation
•Throughout the route there will be traffic police escort, paramedic, technical support, water bottles and snacks and bicycle transport van.
To be able to participate in the bike- archaeological Acharnestour:
•You are an adult or a minor with an adult escort-guardian.
•You are responsible for your actions at all times conducted during the bike-archaeological tour.
•You are responsible for the proper conduct of the activity on safety and behavior. We don't pass the driver in front of you and you faithfully follow the instructions or recommendations of the organizers.
•It is necessary to be equipped with helmet, lights, front back or fluorescent vest. You will not be able to participate without them, it is an individual and team safety issue.
•The organizers share no responsibility. Each participant has full responsibility of him/herself, but that in case of technical problems and injuries there will be support when possible.
•We are all a team and will remain so until the end of the event.
•You are aware of any risk that may occur and you individually take the responsibility for your participation but accept the risks inherent in the tour and the responsibility for your safety. Your participation means your unconditional acceptance of these terms and conditions of participation and the following cycling behavior rules.
The creation of this cultural bicycle route with reference to the Ancient Theatre aims, among other things, leads the participants become familiar with the use of the bicycle, to clean up the surrounding area, but also to create infrastructure projects ensuring the accessibility of citizens. This action brings communities together and instills a sense of community pride and knowledge of their history, strengthen relationships, and can raise the profile of Acharnes. Furthermore, this feeling of responsibility can lead to support for future projects or works on, for instance, a cultural heritage site because people will more likely help and be actively involved, for example, in preservation matters.
ATHENS – ACHARNES
This is a 40 Km Bike Cultural Tour .It starts from the Theatre of Dionysus on the Acropolis – Athens with stops in Acharnian Gates and Acharnian Road at Kotzia Squaire in Athens and the most important ancient monuments of Acharnes , as Vaulted -Mycenaean Tomb and the Tomb of the great tragic poet Sophocles . The finish line is set at the ancient theater of Acharnes,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Western Attica,
Municipality of Athens, Municipality of Acharnes, organizations as :DIAZOMA , MONUMENTA, MBIKE, PEPA , and local organizations as :NYCTOPETALIES, EOS , ILEA, EGE (GREEK WOMEN UNION),
MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY, FILOTEXNH LESXH, GREEK WOMEN LYCEUM, many schools, and great number of cycling teams from all Greece.
A great number of highly active citizen and many cultural stakeholders and nonprofit organizations and students, mainly from Attica area. but also from every area of Greece , in voluntary basis.
Due to the high publicity , this action attracts new volunteers and members and gives to organization great recognition and distinction by the academic community, and disseminates the goals of the organization
At the same time this action strengthens the targets of EPISKINION and develops creative relations and collaborations with public and private bodies and organizations designing and implementing with them various cultural activities with the common object of its rich cultural heritage focusing on the Ancient Theatre and aiming to raise public awareness for its protection
