Crete Attractions
Crete Museum © jorge-11
Historical Museum of Crete
This museum deals with Crete's more modern history and
highlights the islanders' long battle for independence from the
early Christian times to the present day. Exhibits include some
Cretan folk art, and the Medieval and Renaissance collection
contains the only painting on Crete by the island's famous painter
El Greco,
The Landscape of God-trodden Mount Sinai.
Another world-renowned Cretan, Nikos Kazantzakis, author of
Zorba the Greek, is also remembered in the museum, which
houses a recreation of his study.
Address: 7 Lysimahou Kalokerinou;
E-mail: info@historical-museum.gr;
Website: www.historical-museum.gr;
Telephone: (2810) 283 219;
Opening time: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Opening hours are shorter in winter;
Admission: €5 (adults), €3 (concessions)
