Archeological Museum of Corfu, Archaeological museum in Garitsa, Greece
Description
The Archeological Museum of Corfu is located in Garitsa and displays objects spanning from prehistoric times through the Roman period. Its collection includes bronze statues, funeral offerings, ancient coins, and pottery that trace the island's development across multiple centuries.
History
The building was constructed between 1962 and 1965 on land donated by the Municipality of Corfu and opened to the public in 1967. Following extensive renovations completed in 2016, it reopened with modernized exhibition spaces organized on two floors.
Culture
The exhibition space presents artifacts from prehistoric to Roman times, illustrating the development of Corfu through archaeological findings and everyday objects.
Practical
The museum features modern exhibition spaces across two floors with clear chronological and thematic organization following recent renovations. This layout helps visitors easily follow the island's development across different time periods.
Did you know?
The museum houses the Gorgon pediment from 585 BC, discovered in 1911 near the Aghioi Theodoroi monastery and considered one of Greece's oldest stone pediments. This artifact offers an exceptional glimpse into early monumental stone sculpture of antiquity.
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