Folklore Museum of Chania
Folklore Museum of Chania
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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gi0nic
Nicosia, Cyprus6 contributions
Feb 2020
Very small, not many artifacts, no tour, not much to expect. At least the cost is only 2 euros, but still not worth it.. I believe the owner keeps this just to promote and sponsor her embroidery work.
I didn't feel very welcome there and the only contact we had was when the owner came to collect the entrance fee.
I didn't feel very welcome there and the only contact we had was when the owner came to collect the entrance fee.
Written 4 March 2020
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AnEnglishmanInGreece
London, UK214 contributions
Apr 2013
Small, with tiny rooms evoking a long vanished era, this museum has been crafted with love - and you may well meet the lady whose inspiration has led to this delightful place. A treat - you can visit in about 20 - 30 minutes. Children find it fascinating. It's by the Catholic Church with the entrance in the lovely St. Francis courtyard. Near the main museum of antiquities.
Written 26 May 2013
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luvroma2
Reading, PA1,946 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
This is an old house which has been set up to show what an "agricultural house" would have looked like. There is also an embroidery display/exhibit. The only problem is there is limited signage in any language other than Greek and the staff only speak Greek.
Written 14 May 2013
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Anastassia_Sokovets
Tomsk, Russia45 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Not easy to find, but worth to visit. You can see living conditions and culture of cretans just for 2 euro per person.
Written 18 July 2013
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capindc
Washington DC, DC57 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
There were some nice examples of cretan embroidery with no explanation. Mostly, however, the space was full of handicrafts for sale. Some of the items were nice but that wasn't what I was looking for.
Written 5 November 2013
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jonathan p
Ashland, OR3 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
you can learn the entire history there...how was the old harbour and how it came to be the way it is now over the years..we loved it...
Written 30 June 2013
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Davina S
20 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
A lot if stuff, some of it not presented in the best way. However there are items there to be delved into if you give it the time. The embroideries done on the premises are all individually done and there is a lot of talent involved. Go through the entrance to the Catholic Church and take the stone steps on your left to get to the museum. €2 a head.
Written 12 June 2014
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brucebantam
Nottingham, UK44 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We enjoyed our visit to this nice little museum, but it does have a rather 'homemade' feel in places. The original Cretan items are interesting enough, and there are plenty of them to see. The overall effect is somewhat let down by the homemade figures portraying locals in the scenes, and the backgrounds are rather unconvincing. Having said that it all has a great deal of charm, and has clearly been lovingly put together by some rather nice local women, who are seen working inside the museum making local craft items. Don't be put off, it is worth a visit!
Written 13 November 2013
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Kule Dude
Bromsgrove, UK930 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
A small eclectic collection showing living conditions and artefacts from years gone by.
The museum seems to be the private collection of two ladies, who are on hand to answer questions.
There is no widespread advertising but it is located off the entrance to the Catholic Church, opposite the Cathedral, on the main street through the old town going down to the harbour.
€2 per person well spent!
The museum seems to be the private collection of two ladies, who are on hand to answer questions.
There is no widespread advertising but it is located off the entrance to the Catholic Church, opposite the Cathedral, on the main street through the old town going down to the harbour.
€2 per person well spent!
Written 29 September 2013
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MarietaBC
San Francisco, CA27 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
... who set up this museum. She will be there, working on her naive embroidery - a unique form of art. You can purchase some very nice pieces if you are into art collecting. She is very friendly and sweet but does not speak any other language than Greek. The museum is super-interesting especially for the younger generation who can see how life happened in the past: from coal irons, to making silk thread out of coccoons, to harvesting, cooking, decorating and making music. It's a travel in time - allow for 1 hour at the least, esp. if you can stop and explain the exihibits to your child. Ms. Bikakis founded this museum and created it with love - be respectful when you meet her.
Written 2 May 2013
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