PNYKA–KALLIMARMARO 2020
The symbolic Route of Truce Pnyka–Kallimarmaro. Bridging the ancient with the modern,
with the aim of promoting Truce and Peace.
In an atmosphere of joy, optimism, and hope—and in full compliance with the health
protocol—the symbolic Route of Truce Pnyka–Kallimarmaro took place as part of the
“Olympic Truce Route 2020”.
Leading this symbolic route were the Deputy Minister of Culture and Sports
Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis, together with Olympic medalist
Spiros Gianniotis (who had been honored by the Sympoliteia of Olympia
for “Fair Play”), the holder of the Greek national marathon record and Director of
ASAED, Navy Captain Spiros Andriopoulos, the world champion in
TAE KWON DO Maria Karpathaki, as well as Olympic medalists.
The runners started from Pnyka—the symbol of Democracy and free speech
(start at the Pnyka Fountain on Apostolou Pavlou Street)—and via Dionysiou Areopagitou,
Vasilissis Amalias, and the Zappeion, reached the Panathenaic Stadium, the symbol of the
modern Olympic Games. The route had no competitive character.
