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Nisyros Museums: Information about the museums of Nisyros Greece, Dodecanese

 

 
Nisyros is known for its rich culture and visitors can acquaint themselves with this culture by visiting some of the museums on the island. Containing a vast variety of artifacts and items, the museums are well maintained and are easily accessible.

Folklore Museum

This small museum consists of an interesting collection of photographs, traditional costumes, books, icons and fishing tools, apart form many other items.

Located in a two storey, 18th
Archaeological Museum

Housed in a building donated by the Giannidis brothers, the museum contains many artifacts retrieved from various archaeological sites in and around Nisyros. Located next to the Heroes Square it is easily accessible.

Ecclesiastical Museum

Consisting of many heirlooms from the Monastery of Panagia Spiliani and Panagia Potamitissa, the Ecclesiastical museum has an impressive collection.
Volcanological Museum

The Volcanological Museum of Nisyros opened in June 2008. It is housed in a small building in Nikia, the closest village to the volcano. It presents photos and information about the volcano of Nisyros and other actove volcanoes around the world.

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century building in Mandraki, the museum is on the road which leads to the Panagia Spiliani monastery.

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The collection includes chalices, incenses, old gospels dated to the 19th century, ecclesiastical utensils, crosses and old seals, apart from a host of other items.  
 
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