Elgin Marbles Poll

[Idomeneas]

The new acropolis museum does a fine job as an an exhibition space, but personally i disagree with the architectural style of the building. No i wouldnt prefer the copy of an ancient temple as may many people would. I cant deny though that a sollution of that kind even if ''unimaginative'' would be more focused. I would like to see a modern building with architectural elements that even subconsciously would conect the viewer/visitor with antiquity. Anyway that is a personal taste thing..

The no picture taking rules really annoyes me! In any museum i came acrossed it and especially in Greece. As i mentioned before 2 years ago there was this great Athena-Sparta exhibition in Sparta. I was so happy that all these artifacts were in one place and though the great photos i could take. Wrong! I never use flash in museums for obvious reasons, even then an employee told me that i am not allowed to take pictures. I explained that i dont used flash, so i cant see where the problem is, just to hear the same ''tape'' again ''picture taking is not allowed''. I was sure that any arguement would have the same answer as if i was talking to a live answering machine. So i did it the Greek way. When she was looking the other way or going in an other room i was taking pictures :lol: . But then i was more annoyed that i had to play ''secret agent''. I cant understand why i cant take photos of artifacts that supposed to be my national heritage and i already paid the fee to see them (in previous years fees were only for tourists). Am i forced to buy overpriced card postals? This is an issue that should be adressed.