Folklore Museum of Chania
Folklore Museum of Chania
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
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 March 4, 2020
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ειρήνη
Athens, Greece4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
Congratulations on the very beautiful museum!! It is an excellent attempt to revive a Cretan house!! The people who work there are very helpful if you need more information. Mrs. Irini, who makes all the items in the shop herself, moved me with her passion and the love she puts into everything she makes! The ticket is very cheap, definitely worth the visit!
Written August 7, 2023
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands4,270 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
With explained in Greek and English were you are looking at, this small museum gives a good insight in life back in the day. Daily appliances, loons and farming tools are displayed. Also some furniture and cloths are here to be seen. We found it an interesting museum. Entrance fee is 3 euro.
Written October 7, 2024
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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 May 26, 2013
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luvroma2
Reading, PA1,942 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 May 14, 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 July 18, 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 November 5, 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 June 30, 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 June 12, 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 November 13, 2013
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