Archaeological Collection of Amorgos: Finds from the three ancient cities of Amorgos

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Chora, Amorgos, GR Get Directions

The Archaeological Collection of Amorgos is housed in a Venetian monument known as the Gavras Tower.

Its collections span the period from the Late Neolithic to the Early Christian era and primarily consist of finds from Amorgos’ three ancient city-states: Aigiali, Arkesine, and Minoa. Visitors can admire sculptures dating from the Archaic (6th century BC) to the Roman period (3rd century AD), including pottery and fine craft objects in bronze, gold, ivory, as well as glass dating from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Many of these exhibits were discovered in the excavations at Minoa.

The building also features a reception hall with small arched windows, whose claim to fame is that it once held a ball in honour of King Otto and Queen Amalia.

Directions

Chora, Amorgos
84008, Amorgos

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On foot

3 minutes from the Castle of Chora, Amorgos
5 minutes from Amorgos Town Hall

By car

12 minutes from the Port of Katapola, Amorgos

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – November 30

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30

December 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30–15:30
Thu: Closed
Fri: Closed
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: Closed

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time  

The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.