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Sitia Archaeological Museum

Σητεία, Λασίθι · Δωρεάν

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Home of the Palekastro Kouros.

The Archaeological Museum of Sitia was established in 1984. It shows finds from the Sitia region and eastern Crete, from the Neolithic to Roman times.

The highlight is the Palekastro Kouros, an ivory and gold statue of a young god from around 1500 BC, one of the masterpieces of Minoan art.

The museum's collection consists of Minoan finds from Sitia, Zakros, Petras and Palekastro, including pottery, tools, clay tablets and objects from daily life. The Palekastro Kouros, an exquisite statuette of ivory, gold and stone, is the star of the museum. It's a small museum, easy to visit in an hour, and it gives a good overview of the rich history of eastern Crete.

Sitia is the far east of Crete, a quieter, less touristy area of dry hills, olive groves and vineyards. The town of Sitia has a pretty harbour, a Venetian fortress and museums, and the area includes the palm beach of Vai, the Toplou monastery, the Minoan palace of Zakros and the Gorge of the Dead. Much of the area is part of the Sitia UNESCO Geopark. The local olive oil is among the best in Greece.

Γύρω από Σητεία

Πλησιέστερη πόλη: Sitia, περίπου 1 χλμ. οδικώς
Πλησιέστερο αεροδρόμιο: Sitia airport (JSH), περίπου 2 χλμ. οδικώς

Lasithi, the eastern end of Crete, is quieter and greener than you might expect. Agios Nikolaos wraps around a small lake and a lively harbour, with cafés on the water and beaches within walking distance. Just north, Elounda and Plaka look across to the fortress island of Spinalonga, one of the most moving places on the island. Περισσότερα για Λασίθι