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Fine arts in Magnesia

Fine arts in Magnesia

If you love the arts, you will surely find something interesting while vacationing in Magnesia.

Start your art wandering from Volos and the Art Center "Giorgio de Chirico", which owes its name to the great Italian painter born in Volos. In the building's halls, the Alexander Damtsa collection is exhibited, including over 500 works by Greek artists, mainly from the 19th and early 20th century. The "Giorgio de Chirico" Art Center also hosts various temporary exhibitions.

Afterwards, head to Chryssoula Zogia gallery. The famous Greek painter was born in Volos in the early 20th century. After passing away in 1992, her house and her works were given to the Municipality of Volos. Today the magnificent two-story red house that once was the residence of the Voliotissas painter is open to the public.

Leaving behind the city of Volos does not mean you are leaving behind the arts.

Your next stop should be the museum Theophilus in Anakasia. Here is a 19th century mansion where the famous painter Theophilos (Hadjimichael) left his artistic touch, by decorating the lobby's walls. The frescoes you can see today are an excellent artwork and it’s definitely worth a look.

Reutning to Magnesia, you will find the municipal gallery in Almyros village, hosting 65 works of the painter Thanassis Akrivopoulos.

Yet, the big "surprise" in the art-world comes from Pelion. In each of the traditional villages, special spaces hosting art exhibitions have been created and wait for you to discover them.

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  • Subcategory: Fine Arts

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