A historic building in Paramythia, Thesprotia, the Bulgari School is “brought back to life” and transformed into an Exhibition Space of supra-local scope.
It was built in 1937 following a donation by Sotirios Voulgaris, the founder of the House of Bvlgari. It operated as a primary school until 2009, becoming a cradle of education for many generations of children.
The school will reopen as a multipurpose space and will implement its mission as a cultural space that promotes the education, training and cultural heritage of Paramythia and the Municipality of Souli.
Making the most of the modern scientific perspectives and practices, with exhibit surfaces, re-enactments, dioramas, scenographies, digital audiovisual applications and talking portraits, unfolds the narrative of the important “routes and journeys”…
…of Sotiris Voulgaris from Paramythia to the creation of the globally renowned Bvlgari brand,
…of Nature and Culture, featuring recognized areas and significant landmarks,
…of the city’s history and its people through the centuries,
…of the heroism of Souli, which inspired the struggles for freedom worldwide,
…of the memory of the execution of the 49 dignitaries during the German occupation.
Members of the Voulgaris family visited Paramythia in August 2023 to support the general project: ertnews
A presentation was held on 16 November 2023 in Paramythia.
The project was successfully completed, and the multipurpose space is now ready to welcome visitors, offering them a unique, dynamic, and interactive experience that connects them with the place and its people.
The “Explore Paramythia” app, developed within the framework of the project, offers the opportunity for an interactive tour of the town of Paramythia, discovering its history, nature, and culture.
Employer: Municipality of Souli
The implementation of the project was undertaken by the consortium of companies: “OikoM Ltd. – TETRAGON ΑΕ“.
