Archaeological Museum of Mystras, Archaeological museum in Mystras, Greece.
The Archaeological Museum of Mystras occupies the west wing of the metropolitan complex, displaying artifacts from early Christian through post-Byzantine periods.
The museum's initial collection started in the late 19th century when French scholar Gabriel Millet gathered sculptural elements from local temples.
The museum exhibits include a relief depicting Alexander the Great from 1350-1400 and architectural pieces that demonstrate Byzantine artistic techniques.
The museum operates with seasonal hours, from November to March 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM and April to August 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
The collection features remains and reconstruction of a mummy outfit discovered in Mystras, presenting tangible evidence of ancient burial practices.
Location: Mystras
Official opening: 1951
Website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/1/gh155.jsp?obj_id=3433
GPS coordinates: 37.07611,22.36889
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:25
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