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The Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum of Syros has been housed since 1835 in the beautiful neoclassical building of the Town Hall, designed the Bavarian architect Ernst Ziller.

The museum displays various collections of findings from excavations made in Syros, such as prehistoric finds brought to light in the fortified settlement of Kastri and the village of Chalandriani, consisting in potteries, marble-carving, metal artwork, utensils, weapons, etc...
Velissaropoulos Mansion

This mansion is a really interesting building to visit. Built by an architect from Syros in the 19th century, it was proclaimed a precious work of art in 1987 and was encircled by a protective zone.


The Town Hall of Ermoupolis

This building is a magnificent neoclassical work of art made by the Bavarian architect Ernst Ziller during the 19th century.
This museum has been housed in a traditional Syrian building since 1993 and exhibits mementos, pictures, records and personal effects of the famous popular composer.

The Industrial Museum of Syros

This museum, founded in 1985, consists of three buildings housed in the Technical Cultural Centre which stands in the middle of the industrial zone of Ermoupolis.

These buildings belong to the Municipality and are: the
 

The Archaelogical Museum of Syros

There are also some finds from the ancient city of Syros and from other Cycladic islands such as Amorgos, Kythnos, Aegina, and more.

Sculptures, grave columns, and inscriptions from the Hellenistic period are also on display.

Telephone: 22810 88487
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The Historical Archives of Syros

Housed in the neoclassical building called Ladopoulos Edifice and located in the main square of Ermoupolis (Miaouli Square), the Historical Archives of Syros contain rich historical material and documents which are really helpful to understand the city and the island’s history and society.

Various interesting seminars and debates take place all year long.

The Vamvakaris Museum

Situated in the medieval settlement of Ano Syros, which was the birthplace of the rebetika and bouzouki master (singer, player and composer).
Katsimantis paint works, the Aneroussis lead factory and the Kornilakis tannery, and exhibit collections of old machines and tools of the textile industries, machine-shops, tannery, shipbuilding, food processing industries, etc...

They are great testimony of the industrial supremacy of Syros during the 19th century, and retrace the industrial history of the island.

Telephone: 22810 84764/81243

Cycladic Museum

This museum is in Ermoupolis, nearby Miaouli Square, and exhibits an interesting collection of Cycladic art and findings from the Cycladic period excavated in Syros and in other Cycladic islands.

Telephone: 22810 85300
 
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