HERMeS
Hermoupolis, Greece
About
HERMeS is a non-governmental organisation based in Hermoupolis, Greece working on heritage, arts & culture, education +1 more.
HERMeS is a non-profit NGO active in digital cultural heritage. It documents, preserves, manages and disseminates tangible and intangible heritage of historical settlements, using digital tools and applications. Its multidisciplinary team works through community-engaged projects, producing 3D models, digital libraries and open-source educational courses. Its activities cover sites in Greece and other European and global locations, and it is a member of Europa Nostra.
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100 Buildings / 100 Stories
Heritage · Greece
Digital story collection in which buildings in Hermoupolis are linked to stories told by local citizens, with QR codes that visitors can scan.
Stories of Invisible Athens
Heritage · Greece
Digital storytelling work about the hidden history of Athens, led by HERMeS.
Digital Educational Courses
Education
Open-source online courses for young learners on the history of traditional settlements, with interactive activities, gamified tasks and 3D guided tours.
Virtual Museum of Kounadis Archive
Arts & Culture · Greece
Virtual museum presenting a large archive of traditional and rebetiko Greek music.
Learning North Aegean
Education · Greece
Digital recording of settlements in the Northern Aegean Islands for learning and cultural promotion.
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Europa Nostra Award
100 Buildings / 100 Stories distinction
Best Paper Award
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Council of Europe, European Heritage Days, Syros Institute, Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation, Europa Nostra
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