THE ULTIMATE
C.I.R.C.E.
Handbook
Handbook
A cultural guide for students to discover the roots of European civilization
Athens Hildesheim Istanbul Morlupo Simrishamn
2022
2022
«Cultural herItage and ancient peoples: valorize different Roots
and build a Common European future» - C.I.R.C.E.
and build a Common European future» - C.I.R.C.E.
A multinational Erasmus+ programme in secondary education with the participation of 5 schools in Italy, Germany, Greece, Sweden and Turkey
Loading...
C.I.R.C.E. HandbookLoading...
Table of ContentsLoading...
Introduction …………4Walking in the footsteps of the Ancient Greeks……5
The Old Parliament. ………………6
Ancient Agora…………………………7
Temple of Hephaestus……………8
Lysicrates Choragic monument………9
Theatre of Dionysus…………10
Walking in the footsteps of the Ancient Romans…….11
Arch of Janus......12
Forum Boarium…..13
The Jeweish Ghetto…..14
Forum Holitorium…..15
The Catacombs and the Hermitage..…16
Walking in the footsteps of the Saxons...…17
Werner House ...……18
Market square….…19
The Cathedral …………...20
Bernward doors and Christ’s column……21
St. Michael’s cathedral …22
Walking in the footsteps of the Norse..…23
Glimmingehus stronghold……24
The Rock curvings………25
St. Nikolai church.………26
Simris Runestone…………27
Ales Stenar…………………28
Walking in the footsteps of the Ottomans..………..29
Topkapi palace………………30
Bosporus bridge……………31
Hagia Sophia ………………32
Galata Tower………………33
Maiden's Tower…………34
Loading...
C.I.R.C.E. Handbook
5 cities - 5 cultures
Introduction to the C.I.R.C.E. cultural Handbook
This is a handbook created by the students of 5 secondary education schools of 5 different European cities, which are Hildesheim (Germany), Simrishamn (Sweden), Athens (Greece), Istanbul (Turkey), Morlupo (Italy), as part of the C.I.R.C.E. Erasmus+ programme (2019-1-IT02-KA229-062148).
It contains 5 cultural itineraries, one for each of the 5 cities, emphasizing on diversity and on some of the most important monuments and sites regarding certain aspects of the life of the people living in these cities, such as politics, economy, religion, art and intangible heritage.
The aim of the handbook is not only to promote the cultural heritage of the 5 cities but also to celebrate the common European values of 5 cultures that are historically connected with these cities, namely the Saxons, the Norse, the Ancient Greeks, the Ottomans and the Ancient Romans.
5 cities - 5 cultures
In this Erasmus+ programme more than 100 students and 20 teachers from 5 European schools were the beneficiaries. Through team work and innovative educational activities they strengthened their European identity and common cultural heritage and they produced concrete educational results like the C.I.R.C.E. cultural handbook you are holding.
Are you ready to walk in the footsteps of ancient peoples?
Walking in the footsteps of the Ancient Greeks
Athens
Political sphere
Athens: The Old Parliament
The Old Parliament Building is located on Stadiou Street, in the square where the statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, Commander-in-Chief of the Revolution of 1821, is also situated. The building is an architectural jewel in the centre of Athens and one of the most historic buildings of the city.
This neo-classical building was the first permanent residence of the Greek Parliament. Queen Amalia laid its foundation stone in 1858, and it was built according to the plans of Francois Boulanger, which were later modified by the Greek architect Panayotis Kalkos. Trademark of the building are the two Ionic porticos in front of the two entrances (north and south) and the pediments, both of them architectural elements that derive from ancient Greece. The Greek Parliament sat in the Old Parliament Building from 1875 to 1932.
The Old Parliament Building is located on Stadiou Street, in the square where the statue of Theodoros Kolokotronis, Commander-in-Chief of the Revolution of 1821, is also situated. The building is an architectural jewel in the centre of Athens and one of the most historic buildings of the city.
This neo-classical building was the first permanent residence of the Greek Parliament. Queen Amalia laid its foundation stone in 1858, and it was built according to the plans of Francois Boulanger, which were later modified by the Greek architect Panayotis Kalkos. Trademark of the building are the two Ionic porticos in front of the two entrances (north and south) and the pediments, both of them architectural elements that derive from ancient Greece. The Greek Parliament sat in the Old Parliament Building from 1875 to 1932.
Political sphere
Athens: Ancient Agora
The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located near the Acropolis. The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
The Agora's initial use was commercial, a market place. Soon it became synonymous with democracy because it was one of the main places in which the Athenians implemented their rights as citizens (500 member Boule, courts, public offices), alongside the Pnyx hill and the Theater of Dionysus. Ruins of many buildings of the Athenian democracy and economy can still be seen in the area. One of them has been restored: The marvelous Stoa of Attalos, a massive 2 story market place of ancient Athens, donated by the Greek king Attalos. Today it hosts a museum.
The Ancient Agora of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora, located near the Acropolis. The Agora was the heart of ancient Athens, the focus of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the religious and cultural centre, and the seat of justice.
The Agora's initial use was commercial, a market place. Soon it became synonymous with democracy because it was one of the main places in which the Athenians implemented their rights as citizens (500 member Boule, courts, public offices), alongside the Pnyx hill and the Theater of Dionysus. Ruins of many buildings of the Athenian democracy and economy can still be seen in the area. One of them has been restored: The marvelous Stoa of Attalos, a massive 2 story market place of ancient Athens, donated by the Greek king Attalos. Today it hosts a museum.
Economic sphere
Religious sphere