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Maltezana beach
Astypalaia · 7.7 km from downtown
Archaeological Museum of Astypalaia
Astypalaia · 3.7 km from downtown
Kaminakia Beach
Astypalaia · 2.3 km from downtown
Holy Church of Panagia Portaitissa
Astypalaia · 3.8 km from downtown
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece and one of the most important in the world. Originally destined to receive all the 19th century excavations, mainly from Attica and other parts of the country, it gradually took the form of a central National Archaeological Museum and was enriched with finds from all parts of the Greek world. His rich collections, enumerating more than 11,000 exhibits, offer the visitor a panorama of ancient Greek culture from the beginning of prehistory to the late antiquity. The museum is housed in the imposing neoclassical building, built at the end of the 19th century in designs by L. Lange and eventually formed by Ernst Ziller. Its exhibition grounds, dozens of halls on each floor, cover an area of 8,000 m² and houses the five major permanent collections: • The Collection of Prehistoric Antiquities, including works of the great civilizations that developed in the Aegean from the 6th millennium to 1050 BC. (Neolithic, Cycladic and Mycenaean) and finds from the prehistoric settlement of Thira. • The Sculpture Collection, which presents the evolution of ancient Greek sculpture from the 7th century. B.C. until the 5th c. AD, through unique works of art. • The Vase and Minerals Collection, which includes representative works of ancient Greek ceramics from the 11th century. B.C. up to the Roman era, as well as the Stathatos Collection, a timeless collection of miniature artifacts. • The Metallurgical Works Collection with many unique original works, statues, figurines and miniature works. • Finally, the unique for Greece Collection of Egyptian and Eastern Antiquities with works of art, dating from the pre-emptive period (5000 BC) to the times of the Roman conquest. The museum has a rich photographic archive and a library with many rare editions, which is continuously enriched for the needs of scientific staff. It also has modern workshops for the maintenance of metallic objects, ceramics, stone, casting workshops, organic materials, photographic workshop and chemical laboratory. There are also halls of periodical exhibitions, a lecture theater, as well as one of the largest collections of the Archaeological Resources Fund. The National Archaeological Museum accepts thousands of visitors each year. Along with the exhibition of exhibits, he organizes periodical exhibitions and participates by lending his works to exhibitions both in Greece and abroad. In addition, it serves as a research center for scientists from all over the world and participates in the development of special educational and other programs. Archaeological lectures are organized in the amphitheater, while innovation is also the possibility of guiding people with hearing problems by scientific staff.Greece · Athens
Three Bells of Fira
Three Bells of Firais one of Santorini, Greece's most iconic landmarks, attracting many visitors. The whitewashed walls, vivid blue dome, and the deep blue Aegean Sea complement each other, creating a highly recognizable Mediterranean scene. Its clean architectural lines blend with the vast sea and sky, showcasing the pure beauty of traditional Greek architecture and conveying the island's calm and romantic atmosphere. This church is located along the cliffside path between Fira and Firostefani, right at the edge of the caldera. The church is small in scale, but its delicate form and unique location make it especially eye-catching. The white buildings are terraced into the hillside, and the blue dome looks especially bright in the sunlight. The adjacent bell tower and the layered whitewashed houses together form an elegant composition. Below the church are steep cliffs, and beyond them lies the deep caldera bay. The unique topography gives the site unforgettable visual depth.Fira · 80.1 km from Astypalaia
Fira
Firais located on the caldera cliffs in the west of Santorini, Greece. Built into the hillside, the town features whitewashed houses spreading layer by layer along cliffs hundreds of meters high, where blue-domed churches, narrow cobblestone alleys, and well-arranged terraces weave together into a charming picture. In the distance, the deep blue Aegean Sea and the islands within the caldera complement each other, attracting many visitors. Strolling through the streets of Fira, you can see traditional houses with white walls and blue windows, exquisite souvenir shops, specialty cafes, and various restaurants everywhere. Winding paths sometimes pass through quiet residential areas and sometimes lead to cliffside viewing platforms with expansive views. Standing on the cliff edge and looking out, the deep blue seawater surrounds the volcanic islands, and the layered mountain and sea views are refreshing.Fira · 79.9 km from Astypalaia
Vatses Beach
Astypalaia · 2.8 km from downtown
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李sir588February 1, 2021
5.0
The environment here is beautiful and the scenery is pleasant. It is very suitable for everyone to play and appreciate, so I recommend you to come often and give a thumbs up.
Kaminakia Beach
Anonymous userJuly 8, 2026
5.0
It was cheaper to purchase the tickets at the location, it also came with free audio tours. If you need Chinese I am sure this app offered it but if English or another European language was okay it was better to do it in the museum. Upside museum itself was wonderful and pre bought tickets shipped the line!
National Archaeological Museum
D了个YMay 6, 2022
4.0
If Santorini is a business card of Greece, then the blue-domed church should be the business card of Santorini, because at some point it was on the cover of National Geographic Magazine, and thus became a globally known attraction. What’s more coincidental is that this attraction is so simple and straightforward that it’s almost otherworldly. You don’t need high-level photography skills or think about angles. Just the “click” at the entrance is the undisputed best of the day.
Three Bells of Fira
136***57September 19, 2024
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There is also a cliff hotel view, but the view is worse than that of Oia town. There are many small shops and a strong commercial atmosphere. The roads are very narrow. If you encounter cruise ship passengers, you have to queue when walking.
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