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SIGHTSEEING IN SANTORINI |
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Akrotiri of Thira |
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The most important buildings of the site are: Xeste 3: Large edifice, at least two-storeys high, with fourteen rooms on each floor, decorated with magnificent wall-paintings, some of the known Saffron Gatherers and the Seated Goddess. Sector B: It is possibly comprises two separate buildings, the one attached to the other. From the first floor of the western building, came the famous wall paintings of the Antelopes and the Boxing Children. The West House: It is a relatively small, but well-organized building. The first room on the first floor was decorated with the two frescoes of the Fishermen, the fresco of the Young Priestess and the famous Flotilla miniature frieze. Complex Delta: It includes four houses. A room of the eastern building is decorated with the Spring fresco. House of the Ladies: The large, two-storey building was named after the fresco with the Ladies and the Papyruses, which decorated the interior. Xeste 4: It is a magnificent three-storey building, the largest excavated up to now. Location: Akrotiri, Thira Summer Opening Hours: Daily: 07.30-19.00 until until 31 October. Closed on Mondays and Holidays: Holy Spirit Day, 15 August, 28 October Entrance Fee per person: 5 € |
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Ancient Thira |
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Archaeological Museum of Thira |
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The Museum contains collections of Sculpture, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period - Inscriptions, ranging from the Archaic to the Roman period -Vases and clay figurines, dating from the Geometric to the Hellenistic periods. Location: Fira, Thira Tel.: +30 22860 22217 Summer Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 08.30-15.00 until 31 October Closed on Mondays and Holidays: Holy Spirit Day, 15 August, 28 October Entrance Fee per person: 3 € |
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Museum of Prehistoric Thira |
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The Museum of Prehistoric Thira houses finds from the excavations at
Akrotiri, and rescue excavations at various other sites on the island, as
well as objects discovered fortuitously or handed over. The exhibition is
structured in four units, referring to the history of research at Thira, the
geology of Thira, the island's history from the Late Neolithic to the Late
Cycladic I period (early 17th century B.C.) and the heyday of the city at
Akrotiri (mature Late Cycladic I period, 17th century B.C.). In the last
unit, in particular, various aspects are presented, such as the plan and
architecture of the city and its organization as an urban centre, the
emergent bureaucratic system, the development of the monumental art of
wall-painting, the rich and diverse pottery repertoire, the elegant
jewellery, the reciprocal influences between vase-painting and
wall-painting, and the city's and the island's complex network of contacts
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Naval Museum of Oia |
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The Naval museum of Oia is housed in an old mansion of the city. Among its exhibits are articles from the everyday life of the seamen from the island, like marine chests, boat miniatures, paintings, documents, navigation instruments, books and photographs. Opening Hours: Daily 11.00–12.00 & 16.00–17.00 |
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Megaron Gyzi Museum |
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Argyros Mansion |
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Tel.: +30-2860-31669, 33064 Opening Hours: Daily programs April-October Entrance Fee per person: 3 € including a guided tour |
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Megaron
Gyzi is situated in Fira, it is a beautiful mansion built in the 17th century
and it is a typical example of Cycladic architecture with its pebbled yard
and snow-white walls. The earthquake of 1956 caused serious damage to the
mansion but the Catholic Diocese managed to restore it. Nowadays in its
properly arranged halls, there is a remarkable exhibition with pictures,
photographs, maps, paintings and other objects that are of great interest for
the immediate understanding of the history and the tradition of the Cyclades
islands. During the summer months, remarkable cultural events take place in
the mansion and there are a lot of interesting exhibitions.
