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 Museums of Greece There are hundreds of museums throughout Greece and the Greek Islands, covering many periods in history, from various points of interest. The Archaeological Museums are obviously some of the finest in the world.
Museums and archaeological sites are closed on the following public holidays: New Year's Day, 25 March, Good Friday, Easter Day, 1 May, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Archaeological Museum of Delphi
The frieze of the treasury is now in the archaeological museum along with many artifacts from the site including the omphalos, the sculptured cone that stood in the exact center of the world and the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer...
Olympia Archaeological Museum
The Olympia Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in Greece. The many galleries are arranged chronologically with separate galleries for the pediment and metope sculptures from the Zeus temple, and artifacts from the Olympic Games.
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Greek Islands
Museums of Lesvos
There are actually two museums of archeology in Mytilini. The old archeological museum is located close to the statue of liberty at the main harbour and on the corner of Argyri Eftalioti. The museum houses a wonderful collection of archeological finds from around the island ...
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