The path of culture in Andros Island – Follow the Micra Anglia hints!
Andros is known across the Mediterranean for being one of the most cultural spots. Thanks to the important museums found across the island and the relatively new Andros International Festival, art and history lovers find in Andros many intriguing cultural proposals to enrich their visit with stops at art galleries, museums and nights of interesting performances. Follow the Micra Anglia hints and get on the path of culture in Andros island for an amazing experience.
Our first stop is the new theatre built in the heart of Chora, where Micra Anglia Boutique Hotel is found, which houses the International Festival of Andros. Built with natural materials like stone and wood from the island, this amphitheatrical structure features amazing views and embodies the cultural side of Andros Island. As for this August, here are some interesting dates to save. On August 5, the Gala Light Opera presents the Camerata “My heart aches for you”. On August 8, the National Theatre of Northern Greece presents the ancient tragedy “Seven on Thebes” by Aeschylus. A night dedicated to the ballet is the 12th of August with the Crown Russian Ballet. On the 16th, the Orchestra of the Music Association of Andros performs some classic pieces from the Greek cinema! The famous Greek artist Nikos Portokaloglou with the band Kind Bums present the concert “Restart” on the 17th. Do not miss the show by the Karolos Koun Art Theatre “Medea-the barbarian side of love” on August 19. The classic “Arsenic and old lace” is presented on the 21st by the Theatre Group of Andros, when on the 25th of August the “Alaloum” Theatre Group of Andros presents the theatrical “The Baptismal” by Th, Sakellaridis.
Moreover here are all the museums of Andros which you have to include in your itinerary. Do not miss the Archaeological Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Paleopolis, the Maritime Museum, the Olive Museum, the Folklore Museum, the Folklore Museum of Sineti and the Kairios Library. The Museum of Modern Art is a cultural gem of Andros Island which houses paintings by Miro, Picasso, de Chirico and many others and also displays works by Greek sculptors like M. Tompros who is from Andros, Takis, and Moralis. Last but not least we find the Institution of Petros & Marika Kydonieos where you will find paintings by renowned Greek painters like Takis, Tsoklis and Fasianos.
This was the path of culture in Andros Island and the Micra Anglia hints to enjoy your stay with us even more! www.micra-anglia.gr
