Santorini Museums

ent">Gyzi exhibits a fine collection of engravings dating
Santorini has a great history and tradition. Santorini isfrom 16th century to 19th century. This museum is a
the most famous and popular magical Island in all overcultural center and the prime aim of this museum is
the world with beautiful beaches, villages, spectacularfor spiritual development and advancement in whole
landscape, unforgettable sunset and plenty ofCyclades.
museums to visit and see. There are plenty ofDuring the up season or tourist period the Megaron
museums in the island that speaks loudly about theGyzi organizes various exhibitions such as: photo
rich history and tradition of Santorini. How ever oneexhibition, painting exhibition, stage plays, musical
can get a wide idea about what was Santorini andevents, film shows and many more to let the tourists
what made the Santorini Island we see today.know about the rich culture of the whole Cycladic
One can find a plenty of museum in Santorini such as;Island.
The Archaeological Museum, The Megaron Gyzi, TheThe Folklore Museum
Museum of Prehistoric Thira, The Folklore Museum,
The Naval Museum, Wine Museum and many more.The Folklore Museum which was built in 1861 in the
capital of Santorini, housed in a conventional cave
house. This museum exhibits Traditional winery,
The Archaeological Museumbarrels, wine press, linens and antique utensils.
However one can get evidence of various volcanic
The Archaeological Museum is based inexcavations in the Cycladic Island. Here you can find
Santorini’s capital Fira just opposite of thethe art gallery, historical archives and glimpse of past
cable car station. There is a great collection Hellenisticlife of people on the Santorini Island.
and Roman sculpture ranging from Archaic to Roman
period. How ever this Archaeological museum consistsThe Museum of Prehistoric Thira:
of vases and clay figurines which are the very
precious finds range from Geometric to classicalThis museum is situated at capital city of Santorini,
period.Fira. Many things admire this museum such as
This Archaeological Museum gives a wide idea aboutmasterpieces of art fro the prehistoric time, history
the long history of the Santorini Island and representsof Thira, geology of Thira, and hey day of the city
various things found by different excavations in islandat Akrotiri.
of Santorini.Wine Museum:
The Megaron Gyzi
The wine museum exhibits the life and history of
The Megaron Gyzi museum is located in Fira behindwine dating from 1660 to 1970. However the wine
the Catholic cathedral. Fira is also known as Thira,museum is an amazing natural cave which 300 meters
The capital city of Santorini. The museum Megaronlong and situated 6 meters below the ground level.