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Archaeological Collection of Sami: Fragile treasures from Ancient Cephalonia

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Sami, GR Get Directions

The Archaeological Collection of Sami is a testament to the storied past of the homonymous city-state of the Classical and Hellenistic periods – which preserves the Homeric name of Cephalonia (Sami–Same) – as well as of the ancient city of Panormos (Fiskardo).

The Collection, organized into thematic units, boasts a wealth of objects that testify to the continuous habitation of the area from the Bronze Age to the Early Byzantine period, highlighting the cultural surge that took place from the late Neolithic era to the twilight of antiquity.

The exhibits narrate different aspects of daily life in Sami and Panormos and reconstitute local burial practices, while the reconstruction of the Roman mausoleum of Fiskardo offers a clear and accessible view of its architecture.

Prepare to be impressed by the collection of rare glass artifacts and jewelry, as well as various finely crafted objects made from precious materials such as gold, silver, ivory, and amber.

Directions

Ioanni Metaxa Ave
28080, Sami, Cephalonia

Get directions

On foot

5 minutes from Sami Port

By bus

57 minutes from Argostoli

By car

34 minutes from Argostoli
35 minutes from Poros Port, Cephalonia
44 minutes from Cephalonia Airport

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: 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.

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.

Amenities

WC
WiFi
Accessibility

Contact

Archaeological Collection of Sami
Τ: +30 26740 22458

Ephorate of Antiquities of Cephalonia and Ithaca
Τ: +30 26710 27546
Ε: efakef@culture.gr

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