Several copies of antique sculptures are on display painted as they were likely finished in antiquity. Special light effects are used to show how different designs and colors were possible as tastes changed. A beautiful colorful statue of Helen of Troy (updated in 2019) is accompanied by a quote from Euripides’ Helen: “If only I could shed my beauty and assume an uglier aspect – the way you would wipe color off a statue.”
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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.
