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Peloponnese Folklore Foundation Museum
Established by its philanthropic owner, Nafplio’s award-winning museum is a beautifully arranged collection of folk costumes and household items from Nafplio’s 19th- and early 20th-century history. Be wowed by the intricate embroidery of traditional costumes and the heavy silver ad
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Vorres Museum
This impressive 20th-century Greek art and folk museum is on a lovely 32-hectare estate, once the home of Ion Vorres. Vorres migrated to Canada as a young man but built his home here in 1963 and began collecting contemporary art, furniture, artefacts, textiles and historic objects
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Vrondero
South of Psarades and close to the Albanian border, ramshackle farming village Vrondero has little to detain you other than access to excellent walking trails. Kokkalis Cave , used as a partisan hospital during the Greek Civil War, is a 30-minute hike from Vrondero or a short drive
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Acropolis of Rhodes
The site of the ancient Hellenistic city of Rhodes, now known as the Acropolis of Rhodes, stretches up the slopes of Monte Smith, 2km southwest of the Old Town. Restored structures include a tree-lined stadium from the 2nd century AD and the adjacent theatre, originally used for le
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Paragaea Olive Oil Museum
This fascinating old-town museum in Pargas erstwhile olive-oil factory, operational from 1929 until 1974, unlocks the history of Pargas major pretourist industry. Tickets include a guided tour, which enriches the displays of original machinery and documents found during renovations
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Museum of Greek Gastronomy
This new museum and culinary centre creates specialised displays highlighting one aspect of Greeces rich culinary history (say, organic monastery food, or the traditions of Macedonia). Its cafe-restaurant then serves up creative dishes (€7 to €15) tied to the exhibition, and the sh
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Folklore Museum
Housed in a traditional home, this small museum offers an eyeful of traditional dress and old island photos. Its inland from the main square, behind the church.
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Epta Piges
Seven natural springs at this beauty spot, in the hills 4km inland from Kolymbia, feed a river that’s channelled into a narrow tunnel, exactly the size of an adult. Thrill-seeking visitors can walk a few hundred metres in pitch darkness, ankle deep in fast-flowing water, to reach t
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Pandeli Castle
A steep, stony step-path zigzags up from Platanos to reach the hilltop ruins of Pandeli Castle. The castles oldest, innermost sections date back 1000 years, but the outer ramparts were added by the Knights of St John during the 14th and 15th centuries. Few structures now survive, b
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Herakleidon Museum
This superb private museum showcases the interrelation of art, mathematics and philosophy. The permanent collection includes one of the world’s biggest collections of MC Escher, as well as works from Victor Vasarely, in a beautifully restored neoclassical mansion. Extensive educati
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Agios Georgios Cathedral
Ano Syros, originally a medieval settlement, has narrow alleyways and whitewashed houses. It is a fascinating place to wander around and has views of neighbouring islands. Be wise and catch the bus up to settlement. From its bus terminus, head into the steeply rising alleyways and
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Museum of Christian Art
Housed in a 13th-century monastery and later a mosque, this tiny but fascinating museum features historic religious artworks from different monasteries around Crete. Star exhibits include the works by 15th-century icon hagiographer Angelos Akotantos and post-Byzantine painter Micha
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Nautical & Folklore Museum
Entertaining and informative; in an old generating station one block behind the square.
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Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
This superb museum zeroes in on the life, philosophy and accomplishments of Crete’s most famous writer. Watch a short documentary, then nose around personal effects, movie posters, letters, photographs and other paraphernalia. Rooms upstairs present an overview of Kazantzakis’ most
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Ierapetra Archaeological Museum
Ierapetra’s small but worthwhile archaeological collection is located in a former school of the Ottoman period. A highlight among a collection of headless classical statuary is an intact statue of the goddess Persephone that dates from the 2nd century AD. Another splendid piece is
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Ancient Falasarna
Wander among Falasarna’s ancient ruins reached via a 2km dirt road which starts where the paved road ends. The entrance is just past the ‘stone throne’. Further on there are the remains of the wall that once fortified the town and a small harbour. Notice the holes carved into the w
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Gorgopotamos Railway Bridge
The original Gorgopotamos Railway Bridge, 7km south of Lamia, was blown up by a coalition of British and Greek guerrilla forces on 25 November 1942, in order to delay the German advance, and is considered one of the greatest acts of sabotage of the time. The spectacular attack put
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Moni Agias Varvaras Rousanou
Access to Moni Agias Varvaras Rousanou is via a small wooden bridge. The beautiful coloured-glass-illuminated katholikon is the highlight here, with superb frescoes of the Resurrection (on your left as you enter) and Transfiguration (on your right). The imposing steep structure of
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Modern Greek Art Museum
The main gallery of the Modern Greek Art Museum, near the New Town’s northern tip, holds paintings, engravings and sculptures by Greek artists including Gaitis Giannis, Vasiliou Spiros and Katraki Vaso. Its three other sites are the Nestoridi Building , nearby in the New Town; the
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Ancient Kamiros
The extensive remains of the Doric city of Kamiros stand above the coast, 34km southwest of Rhodes Town. Known for its figs, oil and wine, Kamiros was at its peak in the 7th century BC, but was swiftly superseded by Rhodes and devastated by earthquakes in 226 and 142 BC. Visible ru
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