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Culture Minister Visits Ionic Centre Dedicated to Asia Minor Legacy

Friday, 26 June 2026/Source: Naftemporiki/1 min read

Greece's Minister of Culture, Lina Mendoni, visited the Ionic Centre of the Holy Metropolis of Heraklion on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The Ionic Centre is a cultural institution run by the Metropolis of Nea Ionia, Philadelphia, Heraklion, and Chalcedon, dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Greek communities from Asia Minor. The minister was warmly welcomed by local religious and cultural authorities. For visitors in Heraklion, the Ionic Centre is worth exploring as it houses exhibits, archives, and cultural programs tied to the history of Greek refugees who settled in Crete following the 1922 population exchange. The visit signals ongoing governmental support for cultural preservation efforts on the island. Check locally for any related public events or exhibitions that may be open to visitors in the coming days.

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