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The Natural History Museum
was founded in 1964 by Angelos and Niki Goulandris, as a private non profit institution
devoted to study and protection of natural environment, the first museum of its kind to be established in Greece.
The Museum galleries host extensive collections of animal and plant fossils,
representative samples of contemporary flora and fauna from all over the Greek territory and a rich minerals and rock collection.
The exhibits illustrate the evolution and biodiversity of ecosystems,
while a special display is dedicated to man’s first appearance and development on earth.
The exhibition galleries encompass the following fields:
• Botany
• Zoology
• Entomology
• Marine Biology
• Ornithology
• Herpetology
• Geology
• Paleontology
Furthermore the Institute’s primary mission - and its founders’ vision -
is to promote the ecological principals and the environmental protection ethics.
Special displays are dedicated to two marine species threatened by extinction,
the Mediterranean monk seal
(Monachus monachus) - a rare and one of the most endangered mammals in the world -
and the Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta).
In addition the Museum has developed a continuous and eminent scientific activity,
relating to field research, collection, identification and recording of species, landscape studies of areas of particular environmental interest,
digitization of the museum collections, publications, collaborations with other scientific centres and institutes in Greece and abroad.
The Goulandris Natural History Museum was also the first to initiate environmental education in Greece and today plays a pivotal role in this field
by the implementation of programs, projects and workshops, addressed to pre-school and school-aged children, but also to the general public.
Ever since its foundation the activities of the Museum focus on raising awareness about the critical environmental issues
and cultivating attitudes favouring the preservation of natural wealth.
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Operating since 1995, KEFI S.A. provides high quality services in the tourism industry in Greece, offering a wide range of packages, including organised excursions, boat and air tickets, hotel bookings, winter tourism and exotic destinations as well as school excursions. Being a certified member of IATA since 2000, we are in cooperation with all the certified airlines handling the issuance of tickets for all destinations worldwide.
International and domestic business is part of our client list, including some of the biggest companies, which trust us for their business trips and incentives in Greece and abroad.
Scientific organizations and associations from many fields invite KEFI S.A. to organize their Conferences, Meetings or Events.
Kefi tours within the last years has launched as well Educational Programs, targeting groups of travelers (students, adults), who wish to visit Greece and combine pleasure and excursions with knowledge.
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Owned by Dakis Joannou, an eminent collector of modern art, the philosophy of Yes! Hotels is Young, Enthusiastic and Seductive denotes a commitment to creating a new form of art in hospitality; a finely crafted balance between style and comfort. The Semiramis Hotel is the original YES! Hotel and was designed by Karim Rashid as a fusion of Rashid's loud refusal to embrace mundane functionality and Joannou’s dedication to the modern art world. Semiramis Hotel encapsulates an aspirational and ambitious notion of design in the thriving area of Kifissia, a stylish, well-heeled suburb of Athens. It is the epitome of a 21st century creation, surprisingly and seamlessly fusing art and practicality in its 51 guest rooms.
Designed to appeal to art enthusiasts of all ages, Semiramis has an innovative approach to combining texture, materials and colour. The striking palette of lime, pink, orange, yellow and white is the canvas upon which Rashid projected glass tiles, terrazzo floors, custom coloured carpets, patterned wall coverings and coloured glass walls. Works from Joannou's extensive art collection including pieces by Jeff Koons, Sue Webster and Tim Noble can be viewed at the Semiramis’ exhibition in the public spaces. For business travellers, Semiramis offers a creative space in which guests can be both relaxed and inspired.
The leafy streets and historic squares of Kifissia neighbourhood play host to the Greek headquarters of a wide range of major companies. It is also the favoured neighbourhood of affluent Athenians who spend afternoons browsing the boutique shops and elegant cafes which the area boasts. Kifissia is just a 20 minutes train ride from the centre of Athens or 30 minutes by car from both Airport and city centre.
Each guest room is decorated to the highest standards of design, with unique pieces of furniture by Karim Rashid and cutting-edge technology. The Penthouse and bungalows have rotating flat-screen internet televisions with stereo sound and remote-controlled utilities such as hvac, curtain control, 2.4 ghz cordless phones and digital locks. The pool bungalows have their own private gardens. The hotel’s Presidential suite offers panoramic views of the leafy suburbs, the rolling hills which cradle Athens, and the built-up city centre to the South.
Meeting rooms also encapsulate the hotel's focus on positive energy, heightened experience, design and art. The use of bright colours, modern art, flexible seating arrangements and high-tech multimedia equipment, is aimed at providing delegates with an inspiring and creative environment.
Semiramis Hotel's restaurant/bar serves modern Mediterranean cuisine overlooking the retro-style swimming pool. Or for guests wishing to release some unwanted energy, a private personal trainer awaits at the fully equipped gym.
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