by Santorini Museums | May 24, 2023 | museums
The historical significance of Ancient Thera in the history of Santorini cannot be understated. It represents a magnificent ancient civilization that flourished during a crucial period. Perched atop the Mesa Vouno Mountain, which lies to the east of Prophet Elias...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
the most traditional Wine Museum in Santorini In a warm place build in the shadow of the rocks, an almost sacred atmosphere floods the space of our wine museum. A traditional place handcrafted with stones created to accommodate the old distillery and the old...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
History of the Mansion Pieces of history in high aesthetics places The building that houses the Argyros Mansion was built in 1888 by well- known local craftsmen, who had taken part in building important neoclassical mansions in the young capital of Greece, Athens, and...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Cultural Center ‘Megaro Gyzi’ was founded in 1980, the main purpose being spiritual development and the cultural improvement of the residents, as well as the promotion of SantoriniThe main purpose of the Cultural Center is the spiritual development,...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Lost Atlantis Museum was established in 2019 in the picturesque Megalochori village. Its facilities are brand new and inside visitors can have a digital interactive experience that exceeds expectations. It is the first museum ever created for the famed...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Tomato Industrial Museum of D. Nomikos is housed in an interesting, modern, multi-purpose art space, the Santorini Arts Factory, which is situated along the eye-catching Vlychada Beach, a unique landscape that resembles the moonscape. The cherry tomato is a...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Museum of Minerals and Fossils was founded by the Cultural Society of Thera in 2006. It lies in the coastal village of Perissa, near the church of Holy Cross. It is an impressive museum that has intrigued visitors since its foundation and exhibits minerals and...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Folklore and Ecclesiastical Museum is situated in the 18th century Monastery of Prophet Elias in Santorini Pyrgos area. The collection ranges from ecclesiastical items and antiques, to religious icons of the 15th century Cretan School and hagiographies from the...
by Santorini Museums | May 7, 2023 | museums
The Museum of Icons and Ecclesiastical Relics of Pyrgos village is housed inside the church of the Holy Trinity, a renovated chapel that used to be a small Catholic convent. After the devastating earthquake of 1956 the church was...
by Santorini Museums | May 6, 2023 | museums
The admirable Naval Maritime Museum stands in the picturesque village of Oia and offers insight into the local and Greek, in general, naval history. The museum was founded in 1956 by the captain Antonis Dakoronias and since 1990 it is...