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MUSEUM OF PREHISTORIC THERA |
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The Museum of Prehistoric Thera, located in the island's capital Fira, is considered as one of the most important museums in Greece. Its special contents are masterpieces of art in the prehistoric Aegean, such as the famous wall paintings and the unique gold ibex figurine.
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THE THERA FOUNDATION "PETROS NOMIKOS" |
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WALL PAINTINGS OF THERA Three-dimensional life-size reproductions of the wall paintings, which were found in Akrotiri, are exhibited at the "Petros M. Nomikos" Conference Centre in Firostefani. |
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At the southern end of Santorini is the ancient excavation site of Akrotiri. This site is a must to visit during your stay on the island and one, which will impress you. This is one of the archaeological sites in Greece where a good guide, or at least a good guidebook, will come in handy as explanations are needed for one to really appreciate what unfolds before you. |
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In Fira, the island's capital, stands the Archaeological Museum in which are housed finds representing the island's long history. The Museum contains collections of sculpture and inscriptions (ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period) and vases and clay figurines (dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods).
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The Folklore Museum is located in a cave home, built in 1861 in Fira. |
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If you are looking to find out more about Santorini's maritime history, the Naval Museum in Oia is the place not to miss. Displays feature marine objects, which trace the history of the island, especially during the 19th century.
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MUSEUM OF MINERALS & FOSSILS |
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The museum is located in the central square of Perissa and this is its first year of operation. The museum exhibits minerals and fossils from Thera and other places in Greece. |
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A wine museum, presenting the history of wine in Santorini from 1660 to 1950 with mobile and immobile figures and sound effects. It is located at the premises of the winery "Volcan Wines" of Koutsoyannopoulos family on the way to Kamari beach. |
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BELLONIO CULTURAL FOUNDATION |
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At the central square of Fira the Bellonio Cultural Foundation is situated. The Cultural Center was founded by the brothers Loukas & Evangelos Bellonias in 1994.
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OTHER SANTORINI MUSEUMS
