Greece
The Byzantine museum is located northeast of the Acropolis (Its-Kaleh) of the castle of Ioannina. It is a two storey building, on the ground floor of which the main exhibition is housed, comprising of findings (sculptures, coins, ceramics, pictures, bema doors, gospels) from the 4th to the 19th century.
The Byzantine museum is located northeast of the Acropolis (Its-Kaleh) of the castle of Ioannina. It is a two storey building, on the ground floor of which the main exhibition is housed, comprising of findings (sculptures, coins, ceramics, pictures, bema doors, gospels) from the 4th to the 19th century.
The permanent exhibition is laid out in seven rooms, corresponding to three exhibitional units: Paleochristianic, Byzantine, Metabyzantine. The jewellery exhibition is a part of the museum. There are exhibited ecclesiastic and various personal collections’ exhibits.
The museum is equipped with a workshop for the maintenance of ceramics, murals, mosaics and stone, as well as storage space in the underground area of findings’ reception.
The aim of the Ioannina Byzantine Museum is to collect, protect, study and promote works and objects of art from the 4th to the 19th century. Also, to be the center of a space of civilization, housing musical and theatrical events, temporary exhibitions etc.
Loutro is a picturesque fishing village in the Sfakia prefecture, accessible via boat from Sfakia.Life here moves at a slow pace, fishing, chatting and swimming at the nearby beaches.
The palace of Knossos is The most famous architectural edifice of the Minoan civilization, which is the first flourished in Europe. Knossos is the most visited place for all who come to Crete and want to closely admire the splendor of the Minoans.
Continuing west of Anopolis on Sfakia, you will find Aradaina, a literally deserted village. A visit here to wander through the paths, the gardens and the half demolished stone houses which unfortunately the bridge couldn’t save from decay, is well worth it.
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