An immersive experience dedicated to Pronoia, the settlement created out of planning and necessity. The event begins at the General State Archives – Argolis Department in Nafplio, where the archival staff, Georgia Koskina, Eleni Koukouzeli, and Panagiotis Maragos, will offer participants the opportunity to learn about their work and engage with authentic historical documents in their original context. Through 19th- and 20th-century maps, administrative records, and stories of the first residents, we explore how an idea is recorded on paper and brought to life.
Next, we take a walking tour of Pronoia, guided by Pagona Lagou (Conservator of Antiquities and Works of Art) and Eugenia Petropoulou (Museologist and Historical Researcher). Participants will visit the Church of All Saints, the Square of the 4th National Assembly, the Church of the Holy Trinity–St. John the Baptist, as well as the Cretan Quarter with some of the houses preserved from the first decades of the settlement. With photographs and maps in hand, we trace the original layout and early settlement in today’s landscape, focusing on selected points that carry history, memory, and social cohesion. Additionally, a short presentation by Eugenia Petropoulou will provide insights into Neo Byzantio, helping participants understand the historical development of both settlements.
The experience concludes in a traditional café in Pronia with an open discussion about what “Pronoia” meant for Ioannis Kapodistrias and the first residents, and how we perceive it today. The route has been designed to gradually lead toward the center of Pronia, where dialogue and exchange of ideas will take place.
Registration is required, as spaces are limited to 25 participants due to the capacity of the General State Archives – Argolis Department. In case of high demand, the event will be repeated on a new date to allow more people to participate. We look forward to sharing this experience with you!
