The first floor is the only one open to the public and displays a collection of relics and objects depicting the island’s history and culture from the Early Helladic (or Classical) period to the beginning of the 20th century.
Sculptures, Roman coins, Byzantine icons, local costumes, embroideries, religious relics and items, portraits, historical documents and weapons are some of the various objects on display. |
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the home of Bouboulina, and displays a collection of personal objects and household furnishing of the Spetsiote heroine.
This traditional Spetsiote mansion is really interesting to visit for its collection but also for the astonishing wood-carved Florentine ceiling in the main salon.
Lascarina Bouboulina is one of the few female heroes of the Greek Revolution and the most strong and commanding women in Greek history.
She was born in 1771, lost her two husbands from pirate attacks and used the fortune and ships of the second one help the fight for independence.
 Bouboulina Museum on map |
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The house used to belong to Sotiris Anargyros, a Spetsiote who became rich in the tobacco industry in the United States, and who spent most of his money in various projects on Spetses.
The building has been declared of great historical and architectural value and is under historic preservation. |
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