The Acropolis of Athens

by Prof Eric Moormann

Dear Members and Guests,

We invite you to join us for the third lecture of the season given by Prof Eric Moormann on ‘The Acropolis of Athens​’ in the Atrium on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 20.00 hours.

PLEASE Note that this will be in our NEW LOCATION, the Atrium of the Pastoral Centre of the Church of Our Saviour in The Hague [Helenastraat 8, 2595 HA, The Hague].

The Acropolis of Athens is an iconic rock in the middle of the Greek capital.  It is considered the main tourist destination for visitors to Athens.  The Acropolis is dominated by classical temples, for many the highlight of Greece or even the entire 'Western' civilization.  But behind this spectacular facade lies an unknown wealth of history and stories.  In the Middle Ages, a Christian cathedral was established in the largest temple.  Afterwards, the same space was used as a mosque, in the middle of a lively Turkish garrison village.  And in the nineteenth century, the Acropolis became a symbol of the resurrection of classical Greece.

This will be a live lecture with the lecturer physically present in the Atrium.  We are hoping that members and Guests will take the opportunity to come to the Atrium.  

After the lecture there will be minced pies and mulled wine.

For those unable to be present at the Atrium, this lecture will also be streamed via a Zoom Webinar to those who registered.

You are requested to sign up for the lecture beforehand, also if you are coming to join us in person at the Atrium, by clicking on the sentence at the 'How to book' section.