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Mineral museum of Lavrio, Geological museum in Lavrio, Greece

The Mineralogical Museum occupies a 19th-century metal-washing facility building, displaying 740 mineral samples representing 220 different mineral varieties from the region.

The Society for Lavrion Region Studies established the museum in 1986, dedicating it to Andreas Kordellas who contributed to the modern development of Lavrio.

The museum exhibits ancient and modern mining tools, lead ingots, and silver coins from ancient Athens known as Lavrion owls.

The museum opens Wednesday and weekend mornings from 10:00 to 12:00, with direct bus connections available from Athens Nomismatokopio Metro Station.

The Lavrio region contains 610 identified mineral types, representing approximately fifteen percent of all known minerals in the world.

Location: Lavreotiki Municipality

Inception: 1984

Website: http://mineralmuseum.gr

GPS coordinates: 37.71611,24.05111

Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:19

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