Α significant part of the Archaeological Museum of Amfissa’s collection is dedicated to the history of transactions and coinage, from pre-monetary currency ‒ i.e. inanimate or living goods that, due to their recognized value, served as currency substitutes ‒ to the euro.
It is particularly fitting that the building housing the Museum nowadays once served as the National Bank of Greece. It is a typical two-storey urban residence with a garden from the early 20th century, one of few that still remain in the city.
The world of women holds a special place in the exhibition, among others, as examples of a collection of some 800 small heads of female terracotta figurines from the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC found in Amfissa are on display, depicting various types of ancient Greek hairstyles; the most popular was the so-called “melon” hairstyle, which ends in a bun at the back of the head, held in place with bronze or gold hair rings.
1 Areiou Pagou Salonon & Kehagia Sts
33100, Amfissa
10 minutes from Isaia Central Square
By the Phocis KTEL bus from Athens or Patras
1 hour and 55 minutes from Patras
3 hours and 10 minutes from Athens
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: closed
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30–15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: closed
Thu: 08:30–15:30
Fri: 08:30–15:30
Sat: 08:30–15:30
Sun: 08:30–15:30
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Archaeological Museum of Amfissa
T: +30 22650 23344
Ephorate of Antiquities of Phocis
T: +30 22650 82313, +30 22650 82346
E: efafok@culture.gr