The Castle is illuminated and made accessible to everyone Kalamata, after the unanimous opinion of the Central Archaeological Council (KAS), which approved studies of lighting, accessibility for the disabled and infrastructure inside the monument. According to a relevant announcement of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, the further upgrade of the Castle of Kalamata, the highlighting of the fortification ensemble, through the lighting and the overall upgrade of the monument, offers new experiences to the visitor. The improvement of the accessibility for the disabled in the theater, with the installation of an external elevator and a second elevator to its intermediate decoration, the remodeling and renovation of the open-air theater and the course, inside the walls, make it completely accessible for people with disabilities. people.
The Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni, after the unanimous opinion of the Central Archaeological Council, stated: “With the completion of the work of remodeling and renovation of the entrance gate, substantial problems of accessibility to the infrastructure of the Castle are solved, for the disabled and people with disabilities. The upgraded space, aesthetically and functionally, is now accessible to all, but also to the public of the events hosted by the International Dance Festival, an institution that has gained international recognition, having the stable financial support of the Ministry of Culture. The lighting of the Castle completes the works of restoration of the fortification monument, upgrading its image, security and functionality, giving an additional dimension to its architectural members with the combination of light and shadow. Our ultimate goal is the gentle promotion of the Castle, in the night landscape of Kalamata, strengthening its presence as a historical and cultural landmark and as a place of culture and leisure “.
It is noted that for the disabled people it is planned to form a level with the tent, a limited area, directly accessible by wheelchairs. Information signs will also include Braille signage. The study also includes construction new canteen.
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