Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
It is the oldest museum institution in Southeastern Europe
The 22nd of August is a very special day not only for the city of Split but for the entirety of Croatia and its archaeological and museum community. It is on that date in 1820 that Split’s Archeological Museum was founded, becoming the first museum institution in the entire region of Southeastern Europe.
The Split Archeological Museum, currently found on Zrinjsko-Frankopanska 25, was first established in an old building on the eastern edge of the wall of Diocletian’s Palace. It was housed in that edifice up until 1868, however, after which it was relocated to its present-day location. Of the building, unfortunately, nothing remains standing.
The relocation though did not mean a drop in quality, rather its excellent positioning has allowed the Archaeological Museum to benefit from an amazing amount of sites in the nearby regions, amassing an excellent collection that is the envy of many other similar institutions.
The Museum’s present-day building was built just prior to World War 1 with construction starting in March 1912. The project was developed by Austrian architects who put the finishing touches and unveiled it to the public in June of 1914. The edifice was once again expanded in the 1960s when the ambitions of its curators and the city exceeded the grounds prepared nearly 50 years ago.
Another curious tidbit about the Museum is the fact that up until 1910, when the Split Ethnographic Museum was built, it was the only gallery in the entire city. Thus, it now houses many memories and items that in different circumstances might have been located at another location.
To commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the Split Archaeological Museum, the Croatian Post has also launched its special campaign – namely, a stamp celebrating the institution’s birthday. The stamp has been in circulation since 17 August and features a depiction of the sarcophagus of the Good Shepard, an artifact dating back to the 4th century AD.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital