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Pigadia, GR
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The Archaeological Museum of Karpathos is housed in the west wing of the Eparcheio, an elegant structure built during the Italian rule.
It houses finds from Minoan sites in southern Karpathos, the Minoan/Mycenaean settlement of Pigadia and the island’s ancient cities of Karpathos (mostly likely located at present-day Aperi), Arkeseia and Vrykous.
Also noteworthy are the sculptures and other finds from the island’s Early Christian basilicas (including a reconstruction of a chancel screen), as well as from its Byzantine settlements. The interior is dominated by the 13th century wall painting depicting the Deesis, which originates in the ruined church of the Holy Apostles.
The exhibition is complemented by texts on the island’s history, the topography of its ancient cities and maps drawn by travellers in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Directions
Dioikitiriou Square, Pigadia, Karpathos
85700, Karpathos
On foot
5 minutes from the port
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 – March 31
Mon: 09:00 – 14:00
Tue: Closed
Wed: 09:00 – 14:00
Thu: 09:00 – 14:00
Fri: 09:00 – 14:00
Sat: 09:00 – 14:00
Sun: 09:00 – 14:00
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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Contact
Archaeological Museum of Karpathos
Τ: +30 22450 23441
Ephorate of Antiquities of the Dodecanese
Τ: +30 22413 65200
Ε: efadod@culture.gr
