Archaeological Museum of Nauplion

Archaeological Museum of Nauplion

Archaeological Museum of Nauplion
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VTJedi
Virginia2,995 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
The museum visit didn't take long, and was included on the combined ticket with Mycenae and Tiryons and the Palamidi Fortress. It was spread over 2 floors and had a wonderful collection, one of the best we saw in Greece over 3 weeks of traveling. Conveniently located in the main square in Nafplio.
Written July 17, 2022
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Sam C
Flackwell Heath, UK144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
This unassuming building in the main square in Nafplion holds a world class museum. Finds from Tyrins, Mycenae, Assine and environs in remarkably good condition, and beautifully presented. The pottery and glass exhibited here is more impressive for me than the museum in Ancient Corinth (which does win hands down on marbles and statuary). There's something very touching about the love and care that comes through the pieces shown here, with beautiful forms and intentional decoration. No sense of the mass production that we see in other locations. A definite must-see if you're here.
Written October 29, 2024
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Katerina 💎
Patras, Greece541 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
The visit was worth a thousand, it is two floors and has many exhibits inside. At the entrance you can get a radio that gives you information about the exhibits. in front of each showcase, it has some numbers, you type them into the wireless and hear information about the season and the exhibits themselves. This makes the visit even more interesting and the experience really worth it.
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Written May 14, 2024
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Cyrus C
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Family
I almost didn't go here because I was so focused on nearby Mycenae and Tiryns, but I'm so glad that I did! This is one of the best archaeological museums I've ever visited, not just in Argolis, but all of Greece. The way that everything is set up you really get the feeling that the museum curators love their work. If you are into the ancient history of the region, then this is a must-see!
Written January 18, 2024
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Jane S
Stroud, UK49 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
When I arrived at the museum I was pleased to find that they had a stair lift. Someone came to operate it, put me in it in my wheelchair and I began to ascend. A quarter of the way up it stopped and despite the museum employee’s many attempts he could not get it to work. There were two metal safety bars to secure me in place. I had to slide down from my wheelchair seat, manoeuvre myself under the bar and then walk back down the staircase whilst my husband folded the chair and the museum worker carried it down the stairs for me. This was only possible as I can walk and have reasonable flexibility. If I had not been able to walk or duck under the rail then I think the fire brigade might have had to be called! This would have been very distressing to a less able person. Please service and test your chair lift regularly!
Written May 15, 2022
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Hans
Kwadendamme, The Netherlands4,270 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Although the showed items only relate to the Greek prehistoric times, Minoan times and Classical period, this museum in the former Venetian Arsenal is beautiful set up and clearly explained in English and Greek. The one thing which seemed a bit strange to us, was that the toilets were closed and, after asking, stayed closed. Strange when your museum is open.
Written June 15, 2022
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permia
Ireland67,094 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A more perfect home for the superlative collections could not be found. Regarded as one of the best preserved Venetian buildings in the country, it served as the old Navy Arsenal.

From the remote Mesolithic times onwards treasured finds are displayed.

Excavations began at Franchthi Cave in 1967 and were anticipated to be only a short stop-gap, but what was found exceeded all expectations, comprising artefacts at the nexus of hunter-gatherer to settled lives.

Bronze Age exhibits are marvellous and show a range of pottery, figurines and vessels. Mycenaean Palace culture from areas under its rule is fascinating and reflect the sophistication and trade links underway.

Armour and other items from Dendra were another highlight.
Written April 13, 2020
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MargaritaMumLondon
London, UK78 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Small museum and half of the second floor was closed off with no explanation. Lots of pottery and bronze weapons from nearby burial sites. High point was bronze armour with boar tooth helmet (circa 1500 BCE) and hearth sites from 32,000-21,000 BCE (not much to actually look at though).

OK for a brief stop or for real history buffs, but ok to give it a miss
Written October 25, 2021
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Argirios C
Thessaloniki, Greece24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the best regional archeological museums we visited.
Very nice and cohesive artifact selection wonderfully displayed.
Our congratulation to this museum's curator. Our thanks to all friendly staff.

Don't miss to ask for the audio guide in entrance.
Written August 8, 2023
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Reinier B
Heiloo, The Netherlands39 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Beautiful, well-arranged museum with a large collection of pottery and utensils. Very clear Greek and English explanation.
We found the ground floor the most interesting. Many objects to see, excavated mainly from graves in the area around Nafplion
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Written September 26, 2023
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