Askifou War Museum is located in the village of Askifou in Crete. It offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the island’s history during World War II. The museum was founded in 1946 by Georgios A. Hatzidakis. The museum houses more than 2,000 items, most of which are from the period between 1940 and 1944. Visitors […]
The Acropolis Museum stands at the foot of the Acropolis Hill in Athens, Greece. It opened in 2009 and has since become one of the most important cultural landmarks in the country. The museum was designed to showcase the incredible artifacts found on the Acropolis and to present the history of ancient Athens in a […]
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum, located in Heraklion, Crete, is one of Greece’s most important cultural institutions. It is dedicated to the ancient history of Crete, focusing mainly on the Minoan civilization. The museum is a treasure trove of artifacts that span several thousand years of history, from the Neolithic period to Roman times. The museum […]
Mon Repos Palace Corfu is a beautiful neoclassical mansion on the island. It stands on a lush green hill in the Kanoni area, about 3 kilometers from Corfu Town. The palace offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty. Built in 1828, it was originally a summer residence for the British Lord High Commissioner. […]
Achilleion Palace Corfu stands as one of the most iconic landmarks on the island. It offers visitors a rich combination of history, architecture, and myth. It is situated in the village of Gastouri, approximately 10 kilometers south of Corfu Town. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, widely known as “Sisi,” commissioned the construction of the palace in […]
The Chios Mastic Museum lies near the traditional village of Pyrgi, in southern Chios. It belongs to the Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation and showcases the unique culture of mastic cultivation. This natural resin, known as “tears of Chios,” grows only in this region. Therefore, the museum offers insight into a practice found nowhere else […]
Bee Museum Rhodes stands near Pastida village, about 5 kilometers from the airport. It is the only museum of its kind in Greece. This modern facility explains the importance of bees and beekeeping. The museum covers all aspects of beekeeping. Visitors learn how ancient Greeks harvested honey. They see how traditional and modern methods differ. […]
