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Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Cultural museum in Nafplio, Greece.

The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Museum occupies a neoclassical building from the 19th century in the center of Nafplio, displaying regional costumes and artifacts.

Ioanna Papantoniou established the museum in 1974 to honor her father Vasilios, creating a space dedicated to researching Greek material culture and traditions.

The museum houses 45,000 items including traditional costumes, household objects, and fashion pieces from designers like Christian Dior and Issey Miyake.

Located at Vasileos Alexandrou 1, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday between 09:00 and 14:30, except for Tuesdays when it remains closed.

The foundation received the European Museum of the Year Award in 1981 for its exhibition on natural textiles, demonstrating Greek processing methods and dyeing techniques.

Location: Nafplio Municipality

Inception: 1974

Founders: Ioanna Papantoniou

Official opening: 1974

Operator: Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation

Address: Βασ. Αλεξάνδρου 1 και Σοφρώνη, 21100, Ναύπλιο 211 00 211 00

Website: http://pli.gr

GPS coordinates: 37.56655,22.79891

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:00

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