Professor of Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens, Manolis Korres, was awarded the "International Feltrinelli Prize" for his contribution in the field of Archaeology and Restoration, combining "restoration with original archaeological and architectural research." The prize is the highest distinction awarded by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei of Rome - one of the oldest and most influential scientific academies worldwide, founded in 1603. Over the years, the award has been given to great personalities such as Galileo Galilei for their exceptional performance in art, literature, history, philosophy, medicine and mathematics.

Professor Manolis Korres is a member of the Central Archaeological Council, the Committee for the Conservation of the Acropolis Monuments and other scientific committees of the Ministry of Culture and Sports. He has participated in numerous archaeological projects such as the Acropolis restoration works (1975, 1983-1999), the works at the Theater of Dionysos (1981-1982), the study and restoration of two ancient temples on Naxos (University of Athens -TUMunchen, 1976 onwards), the Pythian Castle in Evros (1974 onwards) and the temple of Apollo in Metropolis near Karditsa (1999 onwards).