City: Crete
Top Things to do in Crete
Top Hotels in Crete
- 1. Candia Park Village
- 2. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- 3. Creta Maris Beach Resort
- 4. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
- 5. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- 6. Stella Palace Resort & Spa
- 7. Angela Studios & Apartments
- 8. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- 9. Village Heights Resort
- 10. Asterion Suites & Spa
Things to do in Crete, Greece: The Best Art Museums
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete
1. Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
At Cretan Lyra Workshop - Museum Stagakis, visitor can take a tour at Cretan Lyra museum by owner Manolis Stagakis. Can listen to traditional Cretan music from local players and try our musical instruments. Also can view the construction of a new Lyra.
Reviewed By RuthG2345
When you are in Rethymno, Crete, do not miss this wonderful trove of musical treasures and knowledge. The exhibition of musical instruments, all beautifully hand-made is a great introduction to Cretan music. The generous hospitality included professional explanations and a demonstration. We highly recommend a visit.
2. Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By hansolofh - Stockholm, Sweden
The museum om Christian art in Heraklion is a little gem. The church in this museum is placed is a very beautiful building and gives you a religious experience. And the collection of icons is very impressive. They are all very interesting and beautiful. The context they are made which is described gives you a lot more than just to look at them. It is not a museum that takes a lot of time but sticks in your memory of as a light and happy experience. It can be highly recommended.
3. Museum of Local Art and Agricultural History
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
The form and image of the Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is complete with the presence of the museum of Local Art and Agricultural History.To achieve its main goal, which is to preserve and promote the Cretan civilization and tradition, Arolithos established a museum.This museum exhibits old household objects of everyday life, agricultural tools and various items of local art.There is also a computer in the museum providing information about Arolithos and all the activities available.A bibliographic reference material on the tradition, the civilization and the history Crete is currently being compiled. This library will soon be available to the public.
4. Municipal Art Gallery of Chania
5. Folk Museum of Spili
6. Folklore Museum of Chania
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Maggi1949 - Wales, United Kingdom
This small museum, tucked away beside the Catholic Church, near the port area, is very well worth a visit. It packs into three or four small rooms items that show Cretan life until the very recent past. The memorabilia are fascinating and well laid out. The curator works on site, using an old sewing machine to produce elaborate tapestries of historical scenes, which adorn one small room. At 2 euros entrance, it is delightful and very informative.
7. Contemporary Art Museum of Crete
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM OF CRETE: a modern exhibition space of roughly 1000sq.m, which is situated in the heart of the old historical city of Rethymno, under the Venetian Castle and the Archaeological Museum. Its permanent collection includes roughly 680 works of Lefteris Kanakakis along with other works of contemporary artists. The works of the permanent collection are presented in the central space of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Crete (st. Mesologgiou 32), while temporary exhibitions of national and international content. At the same time, the Museum realises lectures, training programs and collaborations with institutions corresponding in Greece and abroad. Within the framework of Educational Sector of C.C.A., since 1996, have been operating Workroom of Fine Arts (st. Himaras 8) that are intended for children and adults. Since 1992 the Museum has presented 170 exhibitions. Guided tours for adults and children are offered on all exhibitions.
Reviewed By PrometheusF - Rethymnon, Greece
contemporary art of Crete ranks among the most important on Crete, the place and the organization makes it very important and interesting as well as the very fine chosen exhibitions
8. Museum of El Greco
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By ElimElim - Paris, France
We enjoyed the walk from the bottom of the village to the museum as there were almost no cars nor people around. The road was very quiet and it was nice to see the orange, pomegranate and fig trees aling the way. The museum (birthplace of El Greco) was quite small but quite picturesque and worth the 10-15 minutes we spent looking at the newspaper articles and replicas of his paintings. At the bottom of the village there are many restaurants and we also enjoyed looking at the wild geese and ducks as we ate next to the stream.
9. Sculpture Garden
10. Dimotiko Mouseiou
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
