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Santorini Museums

:: Archaeological Museum

The archaeological museum of Santorini is located in the island’s capital, Fira, on the main road. The long history of Santorini is represented by the many items found in the different excavations.
The museum exhibits a collection of Hellenistic and Roman sculpture (from the Archaic to the Roman period) and vases and clay figurines (dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods).
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Archaeological Museum
 
:: Akrotiri Excavations

The most important archaeological site of Santorini is located near the village of Akrotiri. The excavations put to lights an impressive Minoan settlement dating to 1500 BC.
The city was made of two and three-storey buildings and is known for its famous frescoes.


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Akrotiri Excavations
:: Prehistoric Thera

The Museum of Prehistoric Thera is located in the island's capital, Fira. The museum hosts items and masterpieces of art from the prehistoric Cycladic islands.



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Prehistoric Thera
:: Naval Museum

The Naval Museum of Santorini is located in the famous village of Oia, in the north of Santorini.
The museum exhibits many items from the maritime life of the area, items that trace the maritime history of the island. The museum also features a small library and the vestiges of a Venetian fortress.

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Naval Museum
:: Megaron Gyzi

The Megaron Gyzi is a museum located in Fira, in the catholic neighbourhood, behind the Catholic Cathedral.
It is one of the most interesting Santorini museums and exhibits engravings from the 16th all through the 19th century as well as interesting photographs of the area before and after the earthquake of 1956.

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Megaron Gyzi
:: Folklore Museum

The Folklore Museum of Santorini is located in Kontohori, Fira, in a traditional cave house constructed in 1861.
The museum has many interesting items to see, including traditional costumes from casual or special occasions, like weddings, shoe making equipment and a traditional winery.

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:: Bellonio Cultural Centre

The Bellonio Cultural Centre is located in the island's capital, Fira, and houses an interesting collection of books about Santorini.

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:: Santorini Wine Museum

The museum is located in the village of Messaria and offers many information about the wine traditions of Santorini.

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:: Museum of Musical Instruments

The Museum of Ancient, Byzantine and Post-Byzantine Musical Instruments was inaugurated in October 2010 and hosts the personal collection of Mr Christodoulos Halaris, a prominent musicial. The museum is housed in the old Community Building of Oia.

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Akrotiri

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Nautical museum
 
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Nautical museum

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Nautical museum
 
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Nautical museum

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Nautical museum
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