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Moni Xenofondos
Venerable Moni Xenofondos was first mentioned in 998, but probably dates to the 6th century. Although loot-seeking pirates often plundered it, impressive mid-Byzantine marble and wood-carved iconostases survive in its 10th-century katholikon .
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Centre of Folk Art & Tradition
The 1920s mansion of folklorist Angeliki Hatzimichalis recreates the traditional pastoral life, including an old kitchen and chapel. Exhibits include regional costumes, embroideries, weaving machines, ceramic vases and family portraits.
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Porta Guora
On the southern edge of the old quarter, this arched stone gate is the only remnant of the 16th-century defensive wall. It was originally topped with the symbol of Venice – the Lion of St Mark – which can now be found in the Archaeological Museum.
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Moni Metamorfosis
The little 13th-century Moni Metamorfosis stands amid olive groves and cypress trees, 4km inland from Galaxidi. From this vantage point there are terrific views down to the Gulf of Corinth. To reach it, go under the flyover and take the road opposite.
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Museum of the History of Excavations in Olympia
Next to the Museum of the History of the Olympic Games in Antiquity, and housed in a small historic building, this museum will appeal more to archaeology and history buffs. It displays items relating to the site’s German excavations in the 19th century.
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Moni Panagias Proussiotissas
Pilgrims flock here on 23 August for the Feast of the Assumption, during which they drink holy water from the spring and step into the cave-like katholikon (principal church of a monastery), which claims to have a miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary.
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Loggia
Iraklio’s town hall is housed in the attractively reconstructed 17th-century Loggia, a Venetian version of a gentleman’s club, where the male aristocracy once gathered for drinks and gossip.
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Tsalapatas Brickworks Museum
From 1926 until 1975, Tsalapatas Rooftile and Brickworks was part of the cultural fabric of Volos. In 2006 the restored plant opened as the handsome Tsalapatas Brickworks Museum with brick-making machinery, grinding mills and massive kilns on display.
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Museum of the Macedonian Struggle
Ground zero for Greek nationalism, this museum recounts how heroic Hellenes wrested Macedonia from both Turks and Bulgarians. Housed in Greece’s former Ottoman consulate, the museum has hard-to-find maps, old firearms, photos, uniforms and more.
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Piano Nobile
On the 1st floor of the west side of the palace is the section Evans called the Piano Nobile, for he believed the reception and staterooms were here. A room at the northern end of this floor displays copies of some of the frescoes found at Knossos.
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Karavostasi
Karavostasi, the last of the Bali beaches, is also the smallest and quietest, with just a couple of tavernas curled up beneath the rocky cliffs. A coastal footpath leads here from the port and the Bali Express tourist train goes out here as well.
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Throne Room
One of the palace’s most important rooms and believed to have been a shrine, the Throne Room contains a simple, beautifully proportioned alabaster throne and walls decorated with frescoes of griffins, mythical beasts regarded as sacred by the Minoans.
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Castle of the Knights of St John
Running northwards from the port is a busy, densely populated valley with a series of almost contiguous settlements. The ruined Castle of the Knights of St John looms to the left of the Pothia-Horio road. There is a small church inside the battlements.
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Church of Agios Therapon
The bulbous dome of this church crowns Mytilini’s skyline. Its ornate interior boasts a huge chandelier, an intricately carved iconostasis, a priest’s throne and a frescoed dome. Within the church courtyard, you’ll find the icon-rich Byzantine Museum .
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Eleftherios Venizelos Residence & Museum
Some 2km east of the old town, in the Halepa neighbourhood, the Eleftherios Venizelos Residence & Museum preserves the great statesman’s home in splendid fashion, with original furnishings, maps and other information. Hours are reduced in winter.
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Spetses Museum
Small, fascinating collections are housed in the old mansion of Hatzigiannis Mexis (1754–1844), a shipowner who became the island’s first governor. They include island artefacts, traditional costumes and portraits of the island’s founding fathers.
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Volcanological Museum
Set beside the end of the road, this modern museum does a good job of explaining the history and mythology of the volcano and its impact on the island. As it consists almost entirely of display panels, though, the experience is much like reading a book.
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Terrace of the Lions
North of the Sanctuary of Apollo is the much-photographed Terrace of the Lions. These proud marble beasts (originally thought to number 16) were offerings from the people of Naxos, presented to Delos in the 7th century BC to guard the sacred area.
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Archaeological Museum of Dion
This two-floor museum in Dion village is packed with votive statues from the sanctuaries at Ancient Dion, plus grave monuments and a large collection of coins. The museum is a 10-minute walk west of the archaeological park, along the main road to the village.
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Old Radio Museum
If you’re one of those people who think nostalgia isn’t what it used to be, turn your dial to this spot, in the village of Lafkos, 5km east of Milina, to check out one collector’s pre-digital love affair with the original wireless. Hours can be unpredictable.
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