Things to do in Cyclades, South Aegean: The Best Museums

July 13, 2021 Merry Kessler

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.
Restaurants in Cyclades

1. Leoni Schmiedel

Firostefani 847 00 Greece +30 2286 023770
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Leoni Schmiedel

2. Yria Ceramic Studio

Kostos Greece +30 2284 029007 http://www.yriaparos.com
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Yria Ceramic Studio

Reviewed By andreatsiii - Muscat, Oman

loved the place . this shop is beautiful and everything they sell there is great. i wanted to buy everything . great option for personalised gifts aka for weddings and special occasions. I will go back and keep shopping

Pliarhon Street, Oia 847 02 Greece +30 2286 072142 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mnemossyne-Gallery-Oia-Santorini/120102658032918?sk=timeline&ref=page_internal
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5.0 based on 147 reviews

Mnemossyne Gallery

Unique variety of fine art photography and jewelry, all astonishingly handmade by local artists. The gallery has a very harmonic atmosphere in an elegant cave house located only a few steps before the Castle and the famous sunset spot in Oia.

Reviewed By AnaV1979

Small and kinda hidden shop just next to the famous Oia's castle, with great art gems. You can find rare, beautiful gold designs of jewellery and fine photography. Def a must visit for gallery lovers.

Marinatou Str. step 570, Fira 847 00 Greece +30 2286 021226 [email protected] http://www.tzamia-krystallagallery.gr/home-en.html
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5.0 based on 54 reviews

Tzamia - Krystalla Art Gallery Santorini

Since 1995, the Art Gallery "Tzamia-Krystalla" has been demonstrating how Art can become a way of everyday life, for us and for our friends. With Carefully Chosen Greek Artists and trends, the Art Gallery "Tzamia-Krystalla", from Santorini island aims to move and touch people from different places and cultures, while highlighting the quality of Greek Contemporary Art to the whole world.

Goumenio Area Mavrogenous And Agiou Spiridonos Corner, 846 00 Greece +30 694 872 4900 [email protected] http://www.minimagallery.com
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Minima Gallery

Established since the late 1990s in Mykonos Greece, Minima Gallery showcases a range of contemporary artworks by both upcoming Greek and foreign artists. This includes the work of a small list of sculptors as well as its more comprehensive painting displays. The style of its exhibits range from the highly colourful abstract to stunning examples of landscape photography, meaning that Minima will appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests. There are a number of big names presented here in an exhibition space that is, as the name suggests, minimally decorated so as not to detract from the work.

6. Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas.

Post Box 47047, Aliki 84400 Greece +30 698 168 0086 [email protected] http://www.benetos-skiadas-folkartist-paros-gr.com
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Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas.

Benetos Skiadas, an ordinary fisherman, managed to revive the Greek Tradition by creating his unique, functional and hand made miniatures using materials only from the Cycladic land. And all these without making any draft or using any scientific instruments. He created them only by using the divine gifts with which he was born; observation, perception, passion for creativity.The result is excellent and all the miniatures function in a perfect way. All his memories and personal experiences were strongly impressed on his mind and prompted him - with the help of his skillful hands– to revive the tradition and his dreams.The visitor can admire a all types of Greek ships such as warships, merchant ships and fishing boats which give you the impression that they are ready to sail. Gri-gri, drift-boats, steamships, sailing boats, triremes are all constructed with the traditional shipbuilding and are exact replicas of the genuine models. Open every day, 1 April - 30 Oct/ 10.00-14.00.

Reviewed By Lorenbrau - Madrid, Spain

Nice museum with handcrafted pieces:local churches and buildings from the Cyclades Islands in the yard, ships inside the museum.

7. Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop

Kamari 847 00 Greece +30 2286 032187 [email protected]
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Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop

Reviewed By Lizziegib567 - Silver Spring, United States

I happened to stroll by Eduart Gjopalaj's exquisite woodsculpting studio in 2017 while in Santorini. The extraordinary craftsmanship of his work was so memorable that 3 years later I contacted him through Instagram and commissioned a piece from him (the piece I saw and loved in 2017 had been sold). Eduart was delighted to help and my piece arrived this week. It will be displayed in a place of honor in my home. I hope to someday go back to his studio and meet him personally. A rare talent and terrific human being.

8. Gabbiano Nero

Panagia Myrtidiotissa, Kamari 84700 Greece +30 697 455 8845 [email protected] http://gabbianonero.gr
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Gabbiano Nero

Browse a lovely collection of sculptures at Gabbiano Nero. Found in the heart of Kamari just steps from the beach, it makes for a great stop before or after you spend some time soaking up the warm Mediterranean sunshine. Gabbiano Nero’s specialists are available, whether you are purchasing your first art collectable or just visiting to explore our latest creations. We are available to help you find art that you love, with your price range, interests and current collection in mind. We can also source works which aren’t publicly listed on the site. With inventory sourced directly from the artist, Gabbiano Nero is uniquely positioned to offer exclusive sculptures to each buyer. We handle all aspects of international shipping and customs for a completely hassle-free delivery.

9. Roger Tourte - Cyclades Aegean Islands

The Petros M. Nomikos Conference Centre, Fira Greece +30 2286 023016
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Roger Tourte - Cyclades Aegean Islands

Nammos Village, Psarou 846 00 Greece +44 7442 553055 [email protected] http://www.eden-gallery.com/art/greece-mykonos/
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Eden Fine Art Gallery

Eden Fine Art is an International gallery of Pop and Contemporary Art situated among the beach towns of Psarou on the island of Mykonos. The boutique gallery offers an intimate Modern collection with over 26 artists from all over the world and is full of colorful, inspiring, and evocative artwork.

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