Elvis Presley Museum coming soon to Split
June 12th, 2012Croatia's summer offering is one global attraction richer – the only exhibition of Elvis Presley's memorabilia entitled Now It Starts – Elvis' Alive! which the Atlas travel agency is bringing to Split during the high tourist season. The exhibition was launched in Memphis and is touring the world, and so far it has delighted Elvis' fans in large European cities.
By seeing over 100 precious items from July 1 to August 31 visitors will be able to learn more about Elvis' life and the people around him. The story of his life and the extraordinary and fascinating Graceland estate in Memphis will be told through objects which influenced his life – his legendary luxurious Cadillac with the 14-carrat gold key, the legendary guitar he played on his comeback tour in 1968, the police badge with 32 diamonds and pearls, exclusive photographs from the Graceland estate, the famous karate uniform, the microphone from Sun Records studios from 1954. Apart from seeing the exhibited items, visitors will also be able to enjoy exclusive movies offered by the Elvis Kino Theater on the upper floor of the exhibition area.
The event coincides with the 35th anniversary of his death when celebrations and related events will be held around the world in his honour. In order for visitors to better remember Split and this exhibition, they will be able to take with them some of the attractive souvenirs from the Graceland gift shop. Another fascinating piece of information is the fact that the value of items exhibited by the Elvis Presley Museum is estimated at EUR 2.97m.
By seeing over 100 precious items from July 1 to August 31 visitors will be able to learn more about Elvis' life and the people around him. The story of his life and the extraordinary and fascinating Graceland estate in Memphis will be told through objects which influenced his life – his legendary luxurious Cadillac with the 14-carrat gold key, the legendary guitar he played on his comeback tour in 1968, the police badge with 32 diamonds and pearls, exclusive photographs from the Graceland estate, the famous karate uniform, the microphone from Sun Records studios from 1954. Apart from seeing the exhibited items, visitors will also be able to enjoy exclusive movies offered by the Elvis Kino Theater on the upper floor of the exhibition area.
The event coincides with the 35th anniversary of his death when celebrations and related events will be held around the world in his honour. In order for visitors to better remember Split and this exhibition, they will be able to take with them some of the attractive souvenirs from the Graceland gift shop. Another fascinating piece of information is the fact that the value of items exhibited by the Elvis Presley Museum is estimated at EUR 2.97m.
