Lemnos has a very interesting history, some mythical and some factual, but both equally intriguing. Still surviving in the numerous archaeological sites and old structures as well as the many museums on the island, visitors can glean a lot of information about the past as well as the present of Lemnos especially from its numerous museums.
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Archaeological Museum of Myrina |
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It is housed in a beautiful Neoclassic building, During the Turkish occupation of Lemnos, it |
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| Folklore Museum of Lemnos |
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Located in the village of Portianou. It consists of an impressive collection related to Lemnian folklore. The three-storey building which houses the museum is of traditional Lemnian |
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| Ecclesiastic Museum of the Cathedral of Lemnos |
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It is located in Myrina, near the Holy Cathedral of Lemnos and consists of very impressive Byzantine as well as Post Byzantine art pieces.
Another museum is at Poliochni, which is located close to the village of Kaminia, and consists of a prehistoric settlement. The museum area consists of all the findings from this site and is a must visit for tourists with an |
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