Historical Museum of Crete
5 expert reviews
“The Historical Museum of Crete offers an opportunity to get acquainted with the island's culture and history.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"An imposing mansion houses a varied collection of early Christian and Byzantine sculptures, Venetian and Ottoman stonework, artifacts of war, and rustic folklife items."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"If you’re wondering what Crete’s been up to for the past, say, 1700 years, a spin around this highly engaging museum is in order."
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U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"The Historical Museum of Crete, located in the capital city of Heraklion, chronicles Cretan life from early Byzantine times to the Modern period."
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Frommer's
"Artifacts from Crete’s long and colorful past fill the rooms of this neoclassical mansion near the harbor"
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