Naxos
Museums
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF APERANTHOS
Museum
It is located in the village of the same name, where important findings from the excavations that have been carried out on the island are exhibited and many of them date back to prehistoric times. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SANCTUARY OF DEMETER
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The Archaeological Museum of the Sanctuary of Demeter is located in Sagri, right below the archaic Sanctuary of the goddess Demeter. The museum, whose architecture is particularly interesting, has two sections. In the first room, architectural parts of the Sanctuary from the 8th to the 3rd BC are …»
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ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF CHORA
Museum
In the archaeological museum of Naxos, the findings of the excavations, works of art and useful objects are exhibited, from the prehistoric period to the early Byzantine years (4th millennium BC - 6th century AD). The exhibits of the museum come from Naxos and the surrounding small islands: Keros, …»
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GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
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The Geological Museum is the third museum of Epiranthos. It is considered as one of the most important museums of its kind in the whole of Greece. Over 2000 rare species are exhibited in its showcases. Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou …»
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
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It was inaugurated and operates in a hall of the Cultural Center of Aperianthos. A years-long vision of Manolis Glezos and Nikos Katsouros which became reality. 20 Aperathite artists participate in the museum with 40 of their works. Painters, sculptors, engravers and potters have a place in the new …»
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VENETIAN MUSEUM
Museum
Tel.: 22850 22387 The historic Venetian Tower that once belonged to the Venetian family (also with French roots) Della Rocca-Barozzi is located at the northern entrance of the Castle of Naxos, the so-called "Trani" Gate, on the right as we enter. It was built at the beginning of the 13th century by …»
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ON-SITE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF METROPOLIS
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The capital of Naxos during the prehistoric and historical years is located in the place where Chora is today. Important traces of the Mycenaean and historical city of Grotta, in the north of Chora, are exhibited today as part of the On-Site Archaeological Museum in Mitropoleos Square. It is the …»
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FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF APERANTHOS
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The Folklore Museum is located in the village of Apeiranthos. it is housed in a traditional house consisting of three rooms (kitchen, workshop with loom and bedroom) and a yard. Inside the museum, the interior of a village house is represented exactly as it was 100 years ago. Visitors can inquire …»
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FOLKLORE MUSEUM OF CHORA
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The Folklore Collection of Vassilis and Kathryn Koutelieris is housed in a landscaped medieval building located in the Old Town Market. The Collection consists of various objects of folk art from Naxos and the Greek area and covers a period of 2 centuries (18th-20th century). Objects of daily use, …»
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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Museum
It is located in Apeiranthos. Museum with great activity, as it has hosted and organized conferences and events, with topics related to flora, fauna and ecology. It was inaugurated in 1996 and has special sections dedicated to sea and land. In the first, there is also a large natural aquarium, as …»