Museum
Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
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The Archaeological Museum of Argostoli is a modern museum housing artifacts from Cephalonia's prehistoric to Roman periods. Its star exhibit is the Mycenaean treasure of Kefalonia, a collection of gold jewelry and vessels discovered in a tholos tomb at Tzanata. The museum also displays Mycenaean pottery, Roman glassware, and intricate floor mosaics from a Roman villa in Argostoli. Visitors gain insight into the island's role in ancient trade routes and its Mycenaean connections through well-curated displays with English labels.
Don't miss
- See the Mycenaean gold treasure from Tzanata, including a gold cup and diadem
- Admire the Roman mosaic floor depicting a sea creature, from a local villa
- View the collection of Mycenaean clay figurines and bronze weapons
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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