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Byzantine Museum of Chios (Mecidiye Mosque): An Ottoman mosque brimming with Byzantine treasures

Monument, Museum

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Chios, GR Get Directions

In perfect harmony with the 19th century Ottoman mosque that houses it, the exhibition of the Byzantine Museum of Chios includes exhibits from the Early Christian period to modern times.

The finds are organized in a way that highlights the relationships and interaction between the different groups of people that lived on the island.

Among others, you’ll have the chance to see sculptures and wooden carved objects, examples of folk and miniature art, icons and wall paintings.

Directions

12 Kanari St, Vounakiou Square
82100, Chios

Get directions

On foot

It is located in the central square of Chios town

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 price: €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
Elevator
Accessibility

Contact

Byzantine Museum of Chios
T: +30 2271 026866

Ephorate of Antiquities of Chios
T: +30 22710 44238, +30 22710 44738, +30 22710 44650
E: efachi@culture.gr

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