Phalasarna vs NaxosAR

Ancient Phalasarna is located on the west coast of Crete. The Phalasarna situated simulation tells the dramatic story of this fascinating city based on the archaeological findings and written sources. If you are traveling in this area you should download the app and visit Ancient Phalasarna (50 km west of Chania). Move around on the archaeological site with your iPhone or iPad and explore the current ruins and remains and compare with their realtime 3D reconstructions. You will experience Ancient Phalasarna as it may have looked in 330 BC when the fortified harbour was built with Persian funding to prevent Alexander the Great’s empire from further expansion. You can also witness the Roman attack on Phalasarna in 69 BC when Phalasarna had become a port for pirates. In the app you can use Snapshot to take parallel photos of both the real and the virtual environment and then share online. You can also test your knowledge about the site with the built–in quiz, as well as consult the MapView for easy navigation. NB! The Phalasarna app is location–based and works only when you are physically at Ancient Phalasarna. Download the app for free before you leave home or at your local hotel, to avoid roaming charges and limited cellular bandwidth.

Step into the past with NAXOS AR, a free augmented reality app with audio narration, bringing the ancient Naxos Portara with the Temple of Apollo to life. Whether you're at home or standing at the historic site, witness the temple of Apollo as it would have been in the time of its glory. Based on designs by renowned archaeologists and historically documented information, the 3D model recreates the temple's grandeur as it would have been in the times of its glory. Discover the rich history of the Cyclades, the significance of Portara, and immerse yourself in the architectural marvel of the ancient temple of Apollo. Naxos AR is a free mobile and tablet app developed by technology company MOPTIL as part of the Naxos Smart Island Pilot Initiative, powered by AWS. The 3D reconstructions of the Temple have been supervised by Mr. Panos Valavanis, Emeritus Professor of Classical Archeology at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens. The narration and digital representation of the Monument carry the approval of the Εphorate of Antiquities of Cyclades.