Home Page Announcements -Activities Cultural Events The Events Of The Month Announcements by the Municipality Works In The Town Civil Marriages Laws General Information Fees To Be Paid Photo Gallery   "TO SKALI" It is the most dynamic work of the Municipality, which constitutes the basic infrastructure for Aglantzia cultural upgrading. The Deputy President of the Republic of Cyprus, President of the House of Representatives, Alexis Galanos, inaugurated it under the mayoralty of Andreas Petrou on 25 September 1992. It is the pride of the Municipality and constitutes the cultural identity of Aglantzia and a reference for all Cyprus. It succeeded in its aim and mission, which it the qualitative cultural offer to the citizens, the revival of old Aglantzia and the communication with the broader society. Taking seriously into account the morphological structure in stages of the land in the area, all the functions of the centre (Open air square, Amphitheatre, ''Spilies'', Exhibition hall, Restaurant, Small Bar, Ayiou Georgiou and Panayias Churches, Aglantzia Old Cemetery, Car Park) are integrated in the natural environment, adapted in stages, and have as epicentre the heart of the complex, the open air square. The architects have tried to conserve unmixed the morphology of the natural material of the caves, conserving their natural condition, without many interventions, using plain material such as concrete, terracotta and naked glass. The artificial introduction of water in the caves gives a metaphysical feeling to the place. Square: (800m²) with an unobstructed view on Pentadaktylos Mountain, it is suitable for open-air exhibitions, theatre, walking and entertainment. ''Spilies'':(335 m²) Respecting the environment, an original and spacious 335m² place was arranged to welcome: Conferences, Exhibitions, and Congresses etc. It is equipped with air condition and ventilation, appropriate lightening, furniture, a special built platform. With the seats disposed as in a theatre, it has a seating capacity of around 120 people. Exhibition hall (225m²) It lies at a lower level than the caves and is a natural extension of the Amphitheatre towards the caves. Fully equipped, it is suitable for itinerant exhibitions. Amphitheatre: Turning to advantage the morphology of the land, part of the theatre is made of natural rock. Its design ensures the satisfaction of the visitor with the view and acoustics and of the organisers with the modern changing-rooms and the appropriate lighting. It has a seating capacity of 1200 seats. Restaurant - Cafeteria: It serves efficiently every event of the exhibition halls. An entirely decorated 190m² space able to welcome up to 80 people. Functioning independently, it is ideal for social events. Car park: There are three car parks for visitors. The two auxiliary car parks lay the one in Old Aglantzia and the other in ''Platy'' area next to refugee housing. The main car park is found northeast of ''To Skali''. Since its opening (1992 the cultural centre has welcomed numerous remarkable events, such as concerts with remarkable local and foreign groups (Savvopoulos, Portokaloglou, Trypes etc.), theatre companies (THOK, DI.PE.THE Kalamatas, Watermill Theatre etc.), collective exhibitions, conferences, the Open University conferences, the seminar on ''Dance-Music-Costumes in the Traditional Society of Cyprus'', the First Pancyprian Folk Dance Competition and many others. This architectural work was awarded several times: - 1st State Award in the Remarkable Architectural Work category, 1995 - On the short list of the World Candidates for the RICS Award, 2000 - Distinction at the 7th World Architectural Trienalle, Sofia, 1994 It is a work of the architects I. Ioackim and A. Loizas, after a Pancyprian Open Competition.