Pavlos Vrellis Museum of Greek History
Pavlos Vrellis Museum of Greek History
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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KimMan
Athens, Greece99 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
The museum is located on one of the main roads on the entrance of the city of Ioannina, and is easily accessible with ample parking.
The museum has been a very interesting visit, arranged in 36 exhibits/life-size dioramas depicting scenes ranging from the Greek war of independence (1821), second world war (front with the Italians 1940 and concentration camps) up to the Cyprus issue.
The museum is arranged into a single-way, relatively narrow corridor that passes through all the exhibits.
Overall a good experience, have however to note two issues.
First issue is that corridors at the entrance are dimly lit, and especially coming from the daylight into them, can be a challenge see where you're going (and this can be an issue for older people).
Second issue and perhaps the most important is that there was congestion inside. Although I noticed a sign stating that only 14 people were allowed inside due to COVID-19 restrictions, people were just kept coming in and as a result there were way more people inside, creating a rather uncomfortable (and hazardous) situation inside...
Hence the 3 stars... Shame, as otherwise it's a very interesting museum...
The museum has been a very interesting visit, arranged in 36 exhibits/life-size dioramas depicting scenes ranging from the Greek war of independence (1821), second world war (front with the Italians 1940 and concentration camps) up to the Cyprus issue.
The museum is arranged into a single-way, relatively narrow corridor that passes through all the exhibits.
Overall a good experience, have however to note two issues.
First issue is that corridors at the entrance are dimly lit, and especially coming from the daylight into them, can be a challenge see where you're going (and this can be an issue for older people).
Second issue and perhaps the most important is that there was congestion inside. Although I noticed a sign stating that only 14 people were allowed inside due to COVID-19 restrictions, people were just kept coming in and as a result there were way more people inside, creating a rather uncomfortable (and hazardous) situation inside...
Hence the 3 stars... Shame, as otherwise it's a very interesting museum...
Written August 16, 2021
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Kmelihe
Begunje3 contributions
Jul 2014
Museum looks interesting but only to those who know Greek history. For foreigners they don't do any guided tour. Nevertheless statues look pretty vivid.
Written August 13, 2014
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cakesandmore70
Nicosia, Cyprus133 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
Mr Vrellis, the sculptor, did a great job in representing part of the greek history with his realistic wax figures and wax works. You can actually realise the feelings just by noticing the facial expressions. However the museum does not offer a guided tour, so I would suggest to visit as part of a group tour with a guide to those not familiar with greek history. Photos and videos are not allowed.
Written August 9, 2016
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Konstantinos Cham
Naxos, Greece39 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
I strongly recommend it for all of ages. Despite the fact that i am not history fan, it impressed me a lot.!
Written December 28, 2017
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Helen C
Cyprus41 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The wax works were amazing but unless you know about Greek history and associated characters you'll be completely lost as I was.
Written July 30, 2014
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Panayotis T
Rome, Italy36 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
An interesting retrospection of Greek history over the last 200 years or more. The exhibits look alive, which is a reward for the artist and his talent.
Written August 8, 2018
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harlemfamily
New York City, NY735 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
This is very impressive. However, if you do not know anything about the recent history of Greece (past ~200 years...) you are not going to learn from this exhibit - hard to understand the basis for all of the positive reviews.... Most of the wax figures were not really doing anything...they were just there...
Written June 30, 2018
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Since such Museums are neither sightseeing or entertainment venues, it is apparent that our informative leaflet was neglected by you (to put it lightly). If truly interested, you could have visited our website, to draw and process ample information about the themes, the unique nature of both the artist and his creations, instead of rhetorically wondering about some “basis” of criticism.
Please, assimilate creatively first, and express opinion afterwards.
Konstantinos P. Vrellis
Written July 6, 2018
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DVB311
Piraeus Region, Greece129 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The museum is definitely worth a visit and the work done there is simply magnificent.
Single-handedly made by one man (Mr Vrellis) who started from zero, and created the building, the statues and the "scenery" for the exhibits.
Images and scenes from the recent Greek history of the revolution against the Ottoman and the life under the bloodthirsty vicious tyrant Ali Pasha the Tepelenly.
Single-handedly made by one man (Mr Vrellis) who started from zero, and created the building, the statues and the "scenery" for the exhibits.
Images and scenes from the recent Greek history of the revolution against the Ottoman and the life under the bloodthirsty vicious tyrant Ali Pasha the Tepelenly.
Written May 23, 2018
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Manuela L
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg6,636 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
Very interesting wax status and to see how was Greeks life and her history; a nice wax museum, the figures seems very natural.
Written January 24, 2018
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Kite-Costa74
Athens67 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Nicely done but for 6€ per person yo should be able to expext some information from the guide! Even the signs were very unsufficient on information! Wax figures are very well done!
Written December 18, 2017
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Γνωρίζει κάποιος αν είναι ανοιχτό τη καθαρά Δευτέρα ?
Ευχαριστώ πολύ
Written March 5, 2019
Για την συγκεκριμένη ημέρα, καθότι αργία, θα ήταν καλό να επικοινωνήσετε τηλεφωνικά με το Μουσείο, στο 2651092128 κατά τις ώρες λειτουργίας του, δηλαδή 10:00 - 16:00.
Written March 5, 2019
Λιγο δύσκολο αλλά όχι απιθανο.Το μουσείο βρίσκεται στην ουσία στον περιφεριακο δρόμο των Ιωαννινων κοντα σε IKEA κι αλλα μεγαλα καταστήματα οποτε πηγαινει λεωφορείο.Εμεις πηγαμε με ταξι.Απο το κέντρο των Ιωαννινων μέχρι το μουσείο (εκεί ειπαμε στον οδηγό να μας περιμενει) κι επιστροφη, και μας στοιχισε σχεδόν 15 ευρώ.
Written September 2, 2018
Κανενας που πηγε προσφατα να μας πει τις τιμες?
Written June 16, 2018
Τον Απρίλιο ειχαμε πληρώσει 6 ευρώ οι ενήλικες και 3 ευρώ τα παιδάκια.
Written June 17, 2018
Καλησπερα! Με καρτα μπορουμε να πληρωσουμε?
Written June 16, 2018
Ναι. Η πληρωμή με κάρτα είναι εφικτή.
Written October 18, 2018
Δεν είμαι σίγουρη αν μέρες αργιας θα είναι ανοιχτά,καθημερινά είναι πάντως ένα τηλ στο μουσείο θα λύσει απορίες 2651092128
Written December 20, 2017
TIKA700
Israel
שלום אשמח לדעת מה המוזאון מציג ? כמה זמן צריך להקדיש לסיור בו משפחה + 3 ילדים
Written March 29, 2015
Το έκθεμα αυτό παρουσιάζει την ιστορία του ελληνικού έθνους, κατά κύριο λόγο του 1821 και του 1940. Όλη η ιστορική αναφορά βασίζεται σε κερινα ομοιώματα που αναπαριστούν ορισμένες προσωπικότητες εκείνων των περιόδων.
Written October 18, 2018
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