Museum
Historical Museum of Crete
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The Historical Museum of Crete offers a comprehensive journey through the island's post-Minoan history, from the Byzantine and Venetian periods to the Ottoman era and modern times. Housed in a 19th-century neoclassical building, the museum features exhibits on Byzantine art, including rare icons and mosaics, as well as Venetian-era artifacts. Highlights include a reconstructed Cretan pharmacy, traditional folk costumes, and the study of writer Nikos Kazantzakis. The museum also covers the island's role in World War II and the resistance.
Don't miss
- The collection of Byzantine icons and frescoes
- The reconstructed 19th-century Cretan pharmacy
- The Nikos Kazantzakis study, with personal belongings and manuscripts
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Historical Museum of Crete
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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