Archaeological museum of Rethymno, Archaeological museum in Rethymno, Greece
The Archaeological Museum displays collections ranging from Neolithic to Roman periods inside a former Turkish pentagonal building near Fortezza fortress.
The building served multiple purposes throughout history, initially constructed as part of city defenses and later functioning as a state prison until 1960.
The museum exhibits Minoan artifacts, including clay larnaxes with hunting scenes, marble statues, and religious objects from ancient settlements across Rethymno region.
Located at Terma Cheimaras Street, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 16:00 in summer and 8:00 to 15:00 in winter.
The collection includes an Archaic Greek inscription in boustrophedon script containing laws against excessive drinking from ancient Eleftherna, dating 600-450 BC.
Location: Rethymno Municipality
GPS coordinates: 35.36842,24.47436
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:59
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