Sat, Apr 18, 2020
It is housed in an impressive building in the center of Ierissos, since 2004. It was approved by the European Investment Bank as a center for the promotion of the Athonite heritage and the promotion of the Mount Athos area with the use of modern technology. The first successful attempt of the center’s partners was the creation of a high-resolution video titled Travelogue in Moun Athos. The 3D “travelogue to Mount Athos” is a journey through the sanctuary of Mount Athos. A presentation of the monastic way of life. Experience the 1.000-year-old history of the Monastic Republic which still continues until today. In the Holy Virgin’s garden peace and solitude help, one’s soul revive. The sound of the bells, the rustling of the leaves, the Byzantine chimes create the uniqueness a soul needs to relax. This stereoscopic journey presents Ecumenicalism and the everlasting Orthodox meaning. A major goal of this effort is to show the outside world the cultural and religious heritage of Mount Athos and mainly to women who cannot visit due to the “Avaton” Rule which forbids them to live this magical experience. It is available in Greek, English, German, Russian and Bulgarian language.
In 2010, other movies were also filmed such as the SeaWorld and the Aesop’s Fables. It has a modern amphitheater with a curved screen 50sq.m. In size and 4 projectors for the projection of 3D movies (that viewers watch wearing special glasses), as well as an exhibition hall. The exhibition hall this period hosts the photo exhibition "Mount Athos: 1000 years in 100 photos".