Museum of Prehistoric Thira

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9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri of Thera—Santorini's Pompeii—has the most famous ruins in the Cyclades.”

– Travel + Leisure

Fodor's Fodor's
"This is the treasure house that displays frescoes and other artifacts from the famed excavations at Akrotiri." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Opposite the bus station, this well-presented museum houses extraordinary finds excavated from Akrotiri and is all the more impressive when you realise just how old they are." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Located in Thira's upper town, the museum houses the famous Akrotiri frescoes." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Santorini's most famous site is ancient Akrotiri, the elegant little town destroyed sometime between 1600 and 1500 BC by the massive volcano that created the island's deep crater. The..." Full review