Folk Art and History Museum of Pilion, folk art museum in Magnesia, Greece
The Folk Art and History Museum of Pilion is a house from 1844 in Makrinitsa that displays objects from daily life in the region. The collection includes traditional clothes, woven textiles, copper and clay items, historic wall paintings, and furniture that shows how people lived in earlier times.
The house was built in 1844 and opened as a museum in 1932 after the Topalis family donated it to the community. One important item is the banner from the 1878 revolution, which records the local people's struggle for independence.
The museum shows how people in the region passed down their crafts and celebrated together as a community. The handwoven textiles and traditional clothes displayed here reflect the importance of handmade skills and family bonds in local life.
The museum is located in a stone house in the old part of Makrinitsa and is open during the day. Plan enough time to walk through the rooms slowly, and talk with the friendly staff who can share stories about the objects and the region.
The museum displays works by Christopoulos, a painter from the area, whose paintings capture everyday scenes and local traditions. His works offer a personal view of life in Pelion through the eyes of someone who lived there.
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