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Rethymno, GR
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A new, state-of-the-art museum is set to house the archaeological treasures of Rethymno’s Regional Unit; however, until it is completed, part of the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno’s collection is temporarily housed in the Venetian church of Saint Francis, which belonged to a 16th century Franciscan monastery.
You’ll inevitably find yourself here, as the church is located in the heart of the old town, with exhibits ranging from the Paleolithic to the Venetian period.
The finds from a workshop in the Minoan settlement of Chamelevri offer the first great surprise, showcasing a developed perfume industry in Crete as early as 2000 BC.
A helmet made of 93 tusks draws attention to the Late Minoan cemetery of Armenoi, where several stunning larnakes with colourful painted decoration were also discovered. Not to be missed are the marble Roman statues from ancient Lappa, with a sensual Aphrodite featuring a voluptuous hairdo and garments draped in masterful folds being the standout.
Directions
4 Agiou Fragkiskou Street
74131, Rethymno
On foot
15 minutes from the intercity (KTEL) bus station
10 minutes from the Fortezza
5 minutes from the Venetian harbor
5 minutes from the Tessaron Martiron Square bus stop
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 09:00 – 17:00
Tue: Closed
Wed: 09:00 – 17:00
Thu: 09:00 – 17:00
Fri: 09:00 – 17:00
Sat: 09:00 – 19:00
Sun: 09:00 – 17:00
Winter hours
November 1 – March 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
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.
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.
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Guardhouse of the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
Τ: +30 28310 27506
Ephorate of Antiquities of Rethymno
Τ: +30 28310 23653
Ε: efareth@culture.gr
