A rare exhibition on Emperor Qian-long of China's Qing Dynasty is on display in Athens. It is the first time these artifacts about the renowned historical figure have traveled abroad from the Palace Museum in Beijing. They offer a close look at the Chinese imperial culture of the 18th century. Fi-lio Kon-tra-four-i has more from the Greek capital.

The Imperial throne accompanied by all its furniture, like sandalwood stands for court fans made of peacock feathers. The heated bed of the imperial couple and calligraphy signs made by the Emperor himself, just a few of over 150 artifacts that after centuries come back to life thousands of miles away at the Acropolis Museum in Athens. They give a rare glimpse inside the life of Emperor Qianlong, one of the most renowned emperors in Chinese history.

DIMITRIS PANTERMALIS PRESIDENT OF ACROPOLIS MUSEUM "These artifacts represent a very impressive and charming collection for visitors. It gives a fuller picture of the Emperor's life and at times, you have the feeling that you see him somewhere, that he was here and he just left. This plays a very important role in exhibitions, that they are not like 'cold' exhibits but rather connect to a famous person's life."

The exhibition design was inspired directly by the buildings, colors and forms of the Palaces of the Forbidden City. It took over three months to set it up. Visitors travel in time and space and experience the Chinese culture and history through the life of one of China's most gifted leaders. Mr. Pantermalis, who had the general coordination and supervision at the Acropolis Museum, says the exhibition aims to bring the western world closer to the Chinese culture.

DIMITRIS PANTERMALIS PRESIDENT OF ACROPOLIS MUSEUM "Greece, like the rest of the world, has opened its gates to China. But we must go deeper from the superficial level. We must see what's behind the Chinese people, what is the third dimension of the Chinese people. And learn a few things about Confucius, Taoism and Buddhism. And see different mindsets. Someone can see all this with the artifacts here."

Every item on display is from the Emperor's private apartments in the Palace of Many Splendors and is explained in detail in three languages –Mandarin, Greek and English. During the first 10 days after its opening, over 7-thousand people visited the exhibition, already a blockbuster.

FILIO KONTRAFOURI ATHENS "The Acropolis Museum has been voted the sixth best in the world and Athens is becoming a top tourist destination. In the past year, over one million people visited the museum's stunning exhibits."

That means it's not just the Greek public but people from all over the world that can admire the works of art, furniture, Buddhist artworks, ceremonial robes and other objects of the Emperor. See how he left his personal mark on the art of China and feel his passion for the arts and letters through the texts and poems that he wrote.

DIMITRIS PANTERMALIS PRESIDENT OF ACROPOLIS MUSEUM "I am extremely touched by the writings of the Emperor, which are on screens, tea sets and which have a very personal character. For example, behind his desk he says he is worried about his mother's safety, who is traveling in rural China. He shows a tenderness of an Emperor who believed, and to a degree he was, the ruler of the world."

The exhibition will be hosted at the Acropolis Museum until February 2019 and it's part of the cultural exchanges program between Greece and China. It's a new narrative at Greece's most famous museum about one of China's most glorious eras that for the first time unveils outside the walls of the Forbidden City for the entire world. Filio Kontrafouri, CGTN, Athens.