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What to do and see in Fira, South Aegean: The Best Museums
The Greek island of Santorini is a blissful spot for a getaway, and its capital, Fira, is a vision of dramatic cliffs and pristine whitewashed buildings. The Archaeological Museum contains Minoan artifacts from Fira’s ancient foundations, while several churches and monasteries offer a glimpse into the historical and contemporary religious make up of this beautiful village. Exploring the shops and cafes along Fira’s narrow footpaths is a leisurely way to spend an afternoon.
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1. Tzamia - Krystalla Art Gallery Santorini
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
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.
2. Roger Tourte - Cyclades Aegean Islands
3. Museum of Prehistoric Thira
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4.5 based on 1,871 reviews
Using finds from various excavations, this museum traces the course of prehistoric Thira from the late Neolithic to the late Cycladic I period.
Reviewed By Tripmonkey00 - Horsham, United Kingdom
Visited here while on our last day in santorini a great museum with amazing artefacts and wall paintings a must while on santorini i recommend visiting Akrotiri first to get a sense of the way of life of ancient people and to see the original setting of the wall paintings displayed
4. MATI Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
MATI Art Gallery in Fira is the space where internationally acclaimed artist Yorgos Kypris displays his artwork and connects with people from all around the world. Since its establishment in 1990, MATI has become a local landmark in Santorini . Our aim is to share fine taste and contemporary perceptions about art with the international community of art lovers. The unparalleled selection of artwork that you will find in our gallery ranges from sculpture & installations to drawings & designer jewelry. The personalized approach that we like to develop with our clients has enabled us to build a rich portfolio of commissioned works in museums & public spaces, private collections, hotels and other commercial buildings. Our 30 years of experience guarantees and secures hassle-free fully insured worldwide shipping, always making sure we provide an outstanding service.
Reviewed By kimhS3691FK
We bought a piece of art from here many years ago, after a house move and re installation of our bronze fishes we managed to break one of the fish tails. Emailed the gallery and within a few days we were able to put up our replacement piece. Alex and his staff were so helpful and kind, could not recommend this gallery more!
5. Lignos Folklore Museum
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
The folk tradition is kept alive in Santorini Fira Condohori in cave that was built half a century or so ago. Where today houses the Folklore Museum, worth visiting the traveler. The Folk Museum was founded by Emmanuel A. Hardy, lawyer, journalist and director of the newspaper "New Theraic". The house, which is set, left untouched by the earthquakes of 1956, restored in 1973 and since then placed this antique furniture, family heirlooms, the position does belong. In 1993 the Museum was built wing housing the Gallery and laboratories, and the church of St. Constantine, in memory of the owner of the property Constanti Emm Lignou, uncle of the founder.
6. Ernesto Workshop & Gallery
7. Asimis Kolaitou Art Gallery Santorini
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
8. Megaro Gyzi Museum
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4.0 based on 96 reviews
The Cultural Centre “Megaro Gyzi” is housed in Megaro Gyzi, one of the few 17th century old family mansions. The Megaro Gyzi Museum is situated in the Halls of the Cultural Centre, where five Permanent Exhibitions are hosted: An exhibition of authentic engravings with maps, landscapes and dresses of the Cycladic islands from the 15th to 19th century. An exhibition of old manuscripts from late 16th to 19th century. A collection of paintings and photographs of Santorini. Open May through October.
9. Pablo Cruzz Art
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Since 1989 Pablo Cr. offers the best art.Fusing glass,frescoes,paintings,ceramic and jewlery all made by our local artists.The owner of the gallery is Stella Petropoulou the well known artist for the three dimensional art creations of Santorini doors and houses.
10. Archaeological Museum Fira
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3.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By PstarTraveler - Clovis, United States
Not a large museum but they definitely have some interesting artifacts on view. It's in the middle of Fira and easy to miss if you are walking around.
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