Pros-Eleusis
Pros-Eleusis establishes Eleusis as a cutting-edge cultural and tourist destination that extends far beyond the archaeological site of the sanctuary of Demeter to encompass the whole city and the Thriasian Plain. The industrial zone, the residential neighbourhoods, and the countryside become pieces of an ecomuseum. Visitors can use their mobile devices to learn about the heritage wealth of Eleusis through routes that are fine-tuned to their personal interests. The local community takes charge of its own history and contributes actively to the future prosperity of the city and its residents.
The research project
Pros-Eleusis is the result of a research project that aims at strengthening local entrepreneurship in the fields of tourism and heritage by establishing a dual tourist/cultural experience. Visitors to Eleusis discover the city and its residents through an ecomuseum which becomes accessible with an easy-to-use app. The app offers personalized routes tailored to the desires and particular interests of each user.
The ecomuseum of Eleusis
The social, industrial, and environmental history of Eleusis is rich, long, and unknown. With the exception of Demeter’s sanctuary, most visitors never come into contact with the treasure trove of stories associated with the countryside, the small family businesses, the abandoned industrial buildings, the Roman ruins, and the Byzantine churches. The ecomuseum is the key to unlock Eleusis’ potential as a destination. The archaeological site is no longer the only attraction. Visitors are encouraged to explore every corner of Eleusis and discover its incomparable assets: the local residents and their stories.
The app
The Pros-Eleusis app encourages and guides visitors to discover Eleusis and the Thriasian Plain. The users can select among the available routes that are dedicated to the industrial, environmental, and ancient history of Eleusis. They can also explore the city through a series of individual points of interest based on their personal preferences and time available.
Stories of Eleusis
The flowers of Magoula
Mesosporitissa in Eleusis
The forgotten wetland
The military base of Eleusis
Sikelianos in Eleusis
Trial at Eleusis
From Demeter to Mary
The 1936 strike
The Roman aqueduct of Eleusis
The church of Agios (Saint) Zacharias in Eleusis
The “Elaiourgiki” oil mill
At the seaside
Eleusis on fire
The statue of Aeschylus
The second wave
The neoclassical mansions of Eleusis
The pine resin harvesters
The railway station of Eleusis
The great strike of 1929 (Part III)
The great strike of 1929 (Part II)
The great strike of 1929 (Part I)
Crime and punishment
The saint in the bath
Destination Eleusis
The Laskos mutiny
The Eleusis picarel
The colours of the rainbow
The first movie theatres of Eleusis
The cave of Pan
The grand harvest festival
About us
The project’s stakeholders are the Research and Innovation Center in Information, Communication and Knowledge Technologies “Athena”, the Culture and Heritage Management company MENTOR and the Communications & Information Technologies Experts S.A. company (CITE). The partnership aims at developing new technologies that will take advantage of history to enrich the overall visitors’ experience.
