Aptera AR Map vs Guide Armenoi Monastiraki

Visit the information center at the archaeological site of Aptera and with the Augmented Reality (AR) Map Application see one of the most important ancient city-states of Crete come to life in front of you! With the application, the user can, after entering the information center of the archaeological site of Aptera and scanning with his mobile device the marker placed on a stand in front of the map - top view of Aptera, can virtually visit the key points with augmented reality technology guided tour of the archaeological site and see them being "restored" in front of him. The project was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and by national resources, within the Operational Program "Crete 2014 - 2020" (NSRF 2014 - 2020).

Step into the fascinating world of the protopalatial Centre of Monastiraki in Amari and the minoan cemetary of Armenoi in Rethymno. The mobile application offers an immersive tour of the archaeological sites, showcasing a series of points of interest and significant findings through rich multimedia content, including texts, narrations, and images and 3D reconstructions in an augmented reality environment. Whether you’re on-site using geolocation or exploring remotely, the app offers an engaging experience tailored to your needs. While an internet connection is required during installation and the initial update of multimedia content, the app functions seamlessly offline when visiting archaeological sites. This application is part of the project "Digital Cultural Routes in Archaeological Sites and Monuments of the Regional Unit of Rethymnon," implemented under the Operational Programme Digital Transformation (NSRF 2021-2027) and co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union.