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I have to admit- the new Acropolis Museum completely alters the fading antique landscape in the center of the Greek capital. I travel a lot and I enjoy visiting different museums, but one can rarely see such an elegant place as is Bernard Tschumi’s piece of art. Its architecture- minimalistic, plain and easy on the eyes- brings life into the slightly worn-out statues and bas-relief figures from the Acropolis. Such light is shed on them- practically and metaphorically, that makes them shimmer and regain their nature of masterpieces.

Gradually, the group of people moves to the balcony on the second floor, where the conversations in the warm Athenian night continue with a glass of wine under the mild contours of the Parthenon building and the soft moonlight. The new Acropolis Museum’s first meeting with the media ended with its unquestionable victory- it managed to enchant them. The short gallery tour is only enough for a first impression on their richness but it is no one’s concern that they have missed on something. Because everyone feels that the new museum is a place they would return to again and again. It just conquered their hearts.

From Grreporter; exceprts, edited by Greece Travel Blog

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