all by himself and has recently opened it to the general public. He also manages the museum solely on the proceeds obtained from tourists without any assistance from the Greek government.
The tour lasts for about forty minutes and is offered in both English and Greek. The forty minutes allows a guided tour of the entire house including the reception hall, bedrooms, dining room, nursery, gallery, library, chapel, study and balcony with a breathtaking view of the port of Naxos and the Portara or the “Great Door”. Once that is done, you are taken down to the vaults to view original paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photographs and jewelry from the time of the Venetian rule.
The magical tour comes to an end with a visit to the cellars where you can taste excellent wine and other local drinks. You can also buy authentic crockery, furniture and textiles from the back room as a memento of the Venetian times in Naxos.
The house also has a beautiful, tranquil garden which acts as a fitting venue for many open air, musical concerts in the evening. The music ranges from classical to jazz to traditional Naxos music on Wednesday and Sunday evenings complete with local musicians and dancers in traditional costumes. International artists also perform here from time to time. It is highly advised that you pick a day when there is a musical concert for its one thing you absolutely do not want to miss.
All in all, the Venetian museum allows you to not only understand the island’s Catholic rulers but also take a peak into their lives and see how they have influenced the people and culture of Naxos. And there’s nothing like some authentic music with an authentic aura to add to the experience. It is and adventure by itself, one that is not only enlightening but also immense fun…
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