Top Things to do in West Greece
What to do and see in West Greece, West Greece: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in West Greece, Greece including The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust, Vasso Katraki Museum, Archaeological Museum of Thermon, Diexodos Istoriko Mouseio, Historical Museum Diexodos, Legends Of Greek Mythology, Folclore and Historic Museum, Salt Museum, Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Museum of the Olympic Games.
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1. The Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
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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. Vasso Katraki Museum
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Archaeological Museum of Thermon
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
4. Diexodos Istoriko Mouseio
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
5. 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".
6. Legends Of Greek Mythology
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Greek Mythology Theme Park | Pyrgos Ileias | West Greece For the first time globally, renowned monsters of Greek mythology bearing huge dimensions are presented in 3-D form! Exhibits of Creatures of the Ancient Greek Mythology The Greek Mythology Theme Park combines entertainment with education for all ages while at the same time it is a special attraction for children.
7. Folclore and Historic Museum
8. Salt Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Visitors can learn about the different types of salt, its variety of colours and granulometry and finally be impressed by the 14,000 different uses of salt.Visitors can also view works of art by artists inspired from Salt. They could see the unique collection of 1500 salt shakers from the 19th century until nowadays.
9. Archaeological Museum of Olympia
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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 - -
10. 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.
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