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Zakynthos is an island bursting with things to see, explore and enjoy -
from the beautiful beaches, lovely traditional villages, picturesque
mountain scenery, watersports, sights such as the Shipwreck and Venetian
Castle and as if that wasn't enough there are also several interesting
museums; an ideal way to learn more about this wonderful place and its
distinguished residents.
The two best known museums are the Zakynthos
Museum of Byzantine & Post- Byzantine Art and the Solomos & Kalvos
Museum, both of which are located in Zante town, the capital of the
island. The Byzantine Museum has many interesting exhibits but is best
known for the hagiographies by prominent Zakynthians, as well as
exhibits ranging from the 12th - 18th Centuries.
The Solomos & Kalvos
Museum features the personal artefacts of famous Zakynthians. Another museum of interest is the museum of Grigorios Xenopoulos a famous
playwright, and journalist; the museum houses many of his personal
items, manuscripts and furniture.
On the outskirts of Zante Town, in Bohali, is the Naval Museum reputed
to have the best collection of Byzantine vessels worldwide.
The
Vertzagio Folk museum in the charming village of Pigadakia is a
reconstruction of a traditional Zakynthian house furnished and decorated
with elegant and original pieces.
Please browse the links for more details about each museum & remember
they are great places to visit, especially to be out of the sun during
its hottest hours.
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