New Archaeological Museum Mytilene
New Archaeological Museum Mytilene
New Archaeological Museum Mytilene
4.3
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4.3
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Kamilla J
19 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
The best exhibits are mosaic floors from two ancient Mytilene villas. The statuary is mostly partial and not nearly as interesting. Their temporary exhibits seem to be interesting in general, I missed the Gastronomy in Antiquity but was able to enjoy Lesvian ceramics through the ages. It is a bit unusual to see 5000 year old exhibits next to contemporary ones, but I thought it gave a nice sense of continuity of the tradition of pottery in Lesvos.
Written March 6, 2018
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Apostolidou Georgia
Kilkis, Greece321 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
you can find interesting information about the island and its great history in here! there are great frescos and mosaics worth seeing up-close-definitely a must!
Written January 3, 2018
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Christina C
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Beautiful mosaics and sculptures, a must visit if staying in Mytilene. It’s a little hidden as it is situated amongst residential homes but it is worth going to
Written October 31, 2023
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Allie
World42 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
A small but lovely museum just down the road from the castle.
The mosaics are breathtaking.
The staff was nice, helpful and welcoming.
Closed on Tuesdays
The mosaics are breathtaking.
The staff was nice, helpful and welcoming.
Closed on Tuesdays
Written August 14, 2019
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Paul M
Copenhagen, Denmark26 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This comparatively small museum houses a wealth of interesting artefacts, but the mosaic floors are fabulous! Very impressive.
Written September 7, 2017
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WalesCountrywalker
wales11 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
The best mosaic floors I have ever seen + lots of other interesting exhibits. All well laid out, airy rooms.
Written August 5, 2015
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Steve W
Karratha, Australia1,172 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
Still called the New Archaeological Museum of Mytilene, this little museum has a wonderful collection of Mosaic floors and wall-paintings from the villas on Agia Kyriaki hill, all relocated and reconstructed as they were originally placed.
An excellent collection of sculptures and marble reliefs of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
An excellent collection of sculptures and marble reliefs of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Written May 11, 2015
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lacey s
3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
It was bigger than I thought. I appreciate the new female “cults” of Lesvos. I was interested in feminine divine artifact so glad they have this exhibit. Very cool floor mosaics. Worth a visit if you have the time.
Written October 18, 2024
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lrgacd
Lancaster, PA66 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
The big attractions here are, of course, the mosaic floors that were found in Mytilene homes. They are just gorgeous. The amount of detail in them is wonderful and we enjoyed the photos documenting just how the mosaics were removed from their original locations and moved to the museum. There was a very fine ceramics display comparing/contrasting ancient ceramics with works by current artists. The food exhibit was fascinating. I took photos of some of the ancient recipes and plan to try them! Photography is restricted in some areas of the museum.
Written August 22, 2018
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greekbecky2016
Mendon, NY180 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
I've been to this museum many times while visiting family in Lesvos. Ever reviewer is correct, the mosaics are simply stunning and so detailed. I really could spend hours looking at them. The staff is lovely, especially the elderly woman that one reviewer complained about. In Greece, order and respect is valued and I think its ok if visitors are occasionally followed as there have been problems in the past. It doesn't bother me if a caretaker is watchful over valuable artwork..its happened many times at museums, I get it and understand it. Now that we have that out of the way, its a great way to spend a few hours and learn about Lesvos. Afterwards, relax under the shade of an old olive tree that will be waiting for you when you've completed your walk through the museum.
Written August 18, 2018
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