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10 History Museums in Cyclades That You Shouldn't Miss
The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands with beautiful, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains and lush valleys. Glamorous Santorini and Mykonos attract the jetset, while lesser-known isles, such as Milos and Naxos, are the perfect places for beach lovers. Ruins, including the 11th-century Dorian settlement and volcanic ash-preserved Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini, amaze those with a bent for ancient history. Sifnos' cuisine wins it admirers. Hydrofoils, ferries and catamarans connect the islands.
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1. Folklore Museum Florios Chorianopoulos
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
2. Symposion by La Ponta
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
We have relocated to Megalochori, Santorini - SYMPOSION by La Ponta Symposion's programming is centered in Greek mythology's timeless relevance to life as it is lived today. Inspired by the nine muses, guests are offered a total experience of the arts, encompassing every detail—from the wine served in our Homeric Wine Cafe to the herbs planted in our Mythological Botanical Garden. Symposion presents La Ponta’s highly successful program of one-of-a-kind performances, workshops and innovative interactive tours for adults and children, catering to both the local community and to the global traveler on the island of Santorini.
Reviewed By Titaua_I - Meudon, France
We had an enchanted break at Symposion in Megalochori. Everything is beauty and harmony in this plant and mineral setting. It was a pleasure talking with Yannis, owner of this place, and we had the incredible chance to be musicians for a little concert. A wonderful experience!
3. Folklore Museum of Kea
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Visit the old stone house of our great-grandfather that is now a folklore and agricultural museum.
4. Ermoupolis Industrial Museum
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4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By littleloudone03
This museum is such a great find in the island of Syros, it showcases the history of industry in Syors and the electric car is a highlight. The guide (older gentleman) is the best ever as he is passionate and very informative. He made the tour interesting and brought in some humor. There were plenty of artifacts laid out to document the history of Syros. Definitely a must to see when visiting Syros and a hidden gem
5. Panayia Evanyelistria Cathedral and Museums
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4.5 based on 733 reviews
Drawing thousands of pilgrims during festivals of the Virgin, this place of worship features an icon attributed with healing powers.
Reviewed By blackrose04 - Milos, Greece
A beautiful church with beautiful architecture,that causes you awe.The church is decorated with the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. It also houses many museum worth seeing.
6. Museum Collection at Temple of Demetre
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
7. Lost Atlantis Experience
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Explore the first Museum in the world dedicated to the myth of Atlantis! Lost Atlantis is a digital interactive experience, for everyone of age 6 years and older. In our brand new facilities you can re-live the cataclysmic destruction of Atlantis with all your senses in an extraordinary 9D experience, discuss with ancient Philosopher Plato, explore the largest Diorama of Atlantis in the world, follow Plato's journey for the ideal city through an interactive fresco and witness a holographic representation of the geological evolution of Santorini island from the prehistoric ages until today. Learn the story…Live the Myth!
Reviewed By MarcusHurley - Bristol, United Kingdom
This is a new museum with plenty of parking and a thoroughly modern approach. We paid our €24, donned our gloves for the touch screen displays in a covid world and were then guided through the origins of the Atlantis myth and how it relates to Santorini by various interactive exhibits. The 9D film of the destruction of Thera and the volcanic eruption was great fun - water sprays, vibrating seats etc so it was very immersive (excuse the pun). The tour continued with a diorama of what Plato's Atlantis looked like and how it was run and then alternative locations for Atlantis and their origins. It was a fantastic time and would be great for families too, it's just a shame that we were the only visitors. It was certainly money well spent and the staff were great, very helpful and enthusiastic with better English than most Bristolians!
8. Archeological Museum
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4.0 based on 297 reviews
The prize of this museum is a white marble figurine that is the earliest example of sculpture in Greece.
Reviewed By the_only_planet - Norwich, United Kingdom
This museum is beautiful. It is situated close to the old town and and building is beautiful. The tickets are reasonably priced and children and students don't pay. The exhibition is very extensive, so prepare good 2 hours for the museum. It begins from the very early ages of the formation of civilization, craftsmanship and infrastructure as a whole. Could be seen a lot of hand painted and very well preserved artefacts. The museum has a true size replica of a tomb and how people used to be buried. The development and change of religion is also well presented throughout the exhibition. Totally worth the visit.
9. Archaeological Museum of Syros
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4.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Gerhardus2010
The artifacts are brilliantly arranged, and archaeological specimens invite a visit to their original in situ finds! Could have been more rooms... but concise and exciting information for Syros and its 5000 years.
10. Folk an Historic Milo΄s Museum
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
The Folk Museum of Milos is open since 1967 and is run by the Melian Association in Athens. The characteristic of the museum is that the visitor is not seeing an exhibition of old things, but he’s visiting a home, where every object is at its place.
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