Greece is intertwined with Marble and nobody doubts about it. Marble is characterized by its simplicity, its natural beauty and its transparent quality. Marble has been a ubiquitous material that impresses Architecture & Art.
The White Marble has been like a blank canvas that architects often enhance with bright colored paints.
Greek White Marble has been played a significant role in Architecture, Culture & Art, renowned for its beauty, quality, and historical importance.
Greece has a long and rich history associated with marble. Greece is known for its high-quality White Marble which come from quarries such as those on the island of Thassos, in the area of Volakas in Drama and in the region of Mount Pentelicus.
Acropole Marble emphasizes to the White marble based on quality, durability, timelessness and aesthetics.
Acropole’s White Collection is composed by the marble of Thassos, Volakas, Star, Pentelikon and Sivec:
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Thassos White Marble
It is quarried on the island of Thassos, in the northern Aegean Sea. Due to its crystalline appearance, Thassos White Marble is the ideal choice for architecture and decoration, giving a sense of timelessness, elegance and luxury. It can be used on both floors and wall claddings. It is considered an excellent choice for bathrooms, due to the purity of its color. The minimalism of Thassos gives a sense of uniqueness and eternity to modern furniture.
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Volakas White Marble
It is quarried in Greece and specifically in the region of Drama. Its Grey or Brown diagonal veining pattern is its distinctive feature. This attracting movement assures a kind of sophistication and charm to every project. Being used both at interior and exterior applications, Volakas is indeed a marble that transforms any space both aesthetically and functionally.
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Star White Marble
It is a dolomitic marble that is excavated in northern Greece, in the region of Drama. Star is characterized by a white core background, with thin to medium veins which create a sense of sophistication and luxury. It is used in flooring, wall cladding and other interior applications. Its use creates a sense of airiness, making it an ideal choice for those who seek to enhance the overall brightness of their space.
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Pentelikon White Marble
It is a calcite marble that is excavated in the Mount of Pentelicus, in Attica region. It is characterized by a white core background with pale grey and green veins. Due to its aesthetic appeal, Pentelikon Marble has been widely used in various architectural and design projects. It is a preferred marble for well known buildings and is used also for interior applications such as flooring, wall cladding, benchtops and decorative accents. It has been used in many significant ancient buildings, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Panathinaic Stadium (Kallimarmaro) where the first modern Olympic Games were held.
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Bianco Sivec Marble
It is a dolomitic marble. It is excavated in the area of Prilep and is characterized by a white core background with mild diagonal veins. Its white color and elegant appearance make it suitable for both traditional and modern projects. The architects characterize it as “highly versatile”, as it blends seamlessly with various designs and colors.
All the above mentioned are highly sought after and are used in modern architecture and design. Their quality and durability, constitute them popular for both interior and exterior applications.
More specifically in our facilities which are in the Industrial Park of Prosotsani in Drama, Greece, you can find the finest pure white marble that impresses architects and the public.
Contact us and discover the unsurpassed beauty of Greek White Marble.