Top Things to do in West Greece
10 History Museums in West Greece That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in West Greece, Greece including The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, Archaeological Museum of Thermon, Historical Museum Diexodos, Folclore and Historic Museum, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Museum of the Olympic Games, Archaeological Museum of Patras, Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Archaeological Museum Of Pirgos.
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1. The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 453 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelS22196 - Crete, Greece
The Kalavryta Municipal Museum is devoted solely to the massacre of innocent civilians by the German Wehrmacht which took place not only in Kalavryta but also the entire region during December 1943. Entire villages were attacked and destroyed and males over 12 years of age gunned down in an attempt to destroy the resistance movement in the Peloponeese. The Museum explains it all in graphic detail and the last room one visits contains the photographs of all the known victims and the small number of survivors of whom only 3 are believed to be alive in the world today. There is also a video archive which details the lives of those who were executed and those who survived. The Museum details the sites of the memorials which exist in the area in local villages and communities and these are well worth a visit if you want to get an idea of the true scale and enormity of what took place.
2. Archaeological Museum of Thermon
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
3. Historical Museum Diexodos
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
In the historical center of the Sacred City of Mesolongi, on the main pedestrian street, is one of the few surviving pre-revolutionary buildings.It is the home of the Head of the Exodus Guard, Athanasios Razi-Kotsika.In 1998 Mesolongi lawyer Nikos Kordossis bought it, restored it with absolute respect and handed it over to society with the creation of the "Diexodos".
4. Folclore and Historic Museum
5. Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,012 reviews
Reviewed By Lozfromoz98 - Sydney, Australia
A wonderful museum situated in the Olympia complex that is well worth the visit. So many pieces that are familiar if you love history. Do some online research and you will enjoy every minute. Take your time and just wander around - some tour groups but they tend to head for the 'big name' items. There is a lot more to see if you look - -
6. Museum of the Olympic Games
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4.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By alexandros667 - Luneburg, Germany
Words cannot describe the feeling someone will have when walking in these sacred ancient places and visiting the museum. The Olympics have shaped the world‘s athletic and cultural heritage and I definately recommend to visit this place. Be sure to wear confirtable shoes and bring some water during the summer time because of the temperatures. I would recommend a visit during spring time when the trees and flowers blossom.
7. Archaeological Museum of Patras
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By happyour1989 - Paris, France
You can find here ancient exhibits from 15th century B.C until 2nd B.C. Friendly staff and beautiful environment that's you gone back to the history of Greek people. I recommend it for sure
8. Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
A unique museum with reconstructed inventions of the ancient greek world! Interactive exhibits-replicas from the 7th c. BC.
Reviewed By rochesterrambler - Rochester, United Kingdom
The building may only be small world standards but it houses a wealth of knowlege regarding ancient Greek inventions. I was staggered to learn that centuries ago pilgrims visiting a holy shrine were able to use what apparently was one of the first inventions of a slot machine that would dispense a quantity of holy water by placing coins in the slot that fell onto a balance, which then opened a tap dispensing a measured amount of the water! This museum is full of similar technical inventions from industrial to medical use. If you are in Katakolo be sure not to miss this one
9. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments
10. Archaeological Museum Of Pirgos
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