From 2024, the training program of the Plaster Casting Workshop, apart from the company's branch in Mesaiο Karlovasi on the island of Samos, is hosted and implemented at the headquarters of Culture and Prosperity s.c.e. in Krestena, Ilia, providing the opportunity to more people to cross the "Gypsum Craftsman's Path".
The professional space in Krestena consists of: Office, Classroom, auxiliary areas and WC. The classroom has a capacity of up to 20 people and has a telephone, Internet, Air Condition, a screen for presenting visual educational material, workbenches which are only used during the training program, and seating.
Access is from the ground floor and can be easily visited by wheelchair. The disembarkation of people from vehicles can be done right outside the building, while in the next 50 meters there is the possibility of using a public space for parking small and large vehicles throughout the duration of the program.
For the participation of those interested in the workshop, it is necessary to book immediately at least three days in advance.
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Did you know that Krestena is located at a crossroads that connects three world-famous archaeological and tourist centers or that the area hosted Xenophon in ancient times? That is why we invite you to see with us some information that you may not have known exclusively about Krestena in Ilia.
The name "Krestena" remains a mystery, with several theories trying to explain its origin. A local tradition says that it comes from "Christaina", a widow with a “chani” in the area, while others assume Slavic or Christian roots (e.g. "Krestos"). Another version is the Slavic etymology: the place name is thought to derive from the word "krst" (крст), which means "cross" in Slavic languages (such as Serbo-Croatian and Bulgarian). From this root are also produced words such as "krstati" (to crucify) and "krstina" (crossroads or place where there is a cross). Etymologically, the suffix -ena is probably a feminine toponymic form, so Krst-ena can mean "place of the cross" or "crossroads", which fits perfectly with the geographical location of Krestena as a hub between three important archaeological and tourist destinations. The town is built amphitheatrically on pine-covered hills, at an altitude of 100 meters.
Krestena connects Ancient Olympia (14 km north), Epicurius Apollo (40 km east) and the thermal baths of Kaiafas Lake (11 km south), making them an ideal spot for exploration.
The area of Krestena stands out for its rich natural beauty. The pine-covered private forest of Seferli, which surrounds the city, offers a green lung of coolness and tranquility. The Alfios River, one of the most important rivers of the Peloponnese, crosses the wider area, offering impressive natural scenery, riverside routes and lush vegetation.
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