Museums in the Ionian Islands

Museums & History

The Ionian Islands offer a diverse historical narrative ranging from the UNESCO-listed Venetian architecture of Corfu Old Town to the neoclassical Achilleion Palace, built for Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Visitors can explore the birthplace of Prince Philip at Mon Repos or delve into Greek literary history at museums dedicated to national poets Dionysios Solomos and Angelos Sikelianos. Archaeological collections in Ithaca and Corfu showcase artifacts from the 8th century BC through the Roman era.

Museums & History — Map

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Corfu Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage site, this picturesque old town has history reaching back to 8th century BC.

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Achilleion Palace

Achilleion is a palace built on Corfu for Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, after a suggestion by the Austrian consul…

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Banknote Museum

The Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum located in Corfu, Greece.

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The Palace of Saint Michael & George

The Palace of St. Michael and St. George is a palace in Corfu City on the island of Corfu, Greece.

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Dionysios Solomos Museum

Dedicated to the national poet of Greece, this museum in Zakynthos houses original manuscripts, personal belongings, and portraits of Dionysios Solomos and other prominent local figures.

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Palaiopolis - Mon Repos Museum

Mon Repos is a former royal summer residence on the island of Corfu, Greece. It lies south of Corfu City in the forest of Palaeopolis.

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Mouseio <<Angelos Sikelianos>>

Located in the poet's childhood home in Lefkada, this museum displays personal items, manuscripts, and exhibits related to Angelos Sikelianos's literary work and his vision for the Delphic Idea.

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Archaeological Collection of Stavros

This collection in northern Ithaca features archaeological finds from the Loizos Cave, including fragments of bronze tripod cauldrons and pottery dating from the Early Helladic to the Roman period.

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Ithaca archaeological museum

Located in Vathy, this museum houses a significant collection of Geometric and Archaic pottery, bronze objects, and Roman-era finds discovered across the southern part of the island.

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