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Popular Museums in Greece |
Popular Museums in Greece abound in all corners of the country. In the island of Crete one may find a whole lot of museums that have preserving the ancient traditions and memories of a classical era, long forgotten by humanity. The Archaeological Museum at Chania Island is one of the most Popular Museums in Greece. Studded with many a statues and sculptures of royalties and ordinary men garbed in the ancient Greek dress, the museum of Agricultural History and Popular art in Heraklion Island will reveal mush about the traditional style of farming. Here we learn how agriculture was considered as one of the most viable professions in ancient Greece. Most of the peasants utilized the fertile plain of the southern part of the island for cultivation. The salinity of the soil often posed a problem for the cultivation of crops and ceteals. However, the Mediterranean climate often helped in the cultivation of olives, oranges and other citrus fruits. In this Popular Museums in Greece, we get introduced to ancient techniques of farming, interior decoration and architecture. More of Greek architecture may be seen in such museums like the Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon.
Some of the museums at Thessalonki are considered to be one of the most Popular Museums in Greece. Simon Marks Museum of the History of Thessalonkean Jewry and the State Museum of Contemporary art at Thessalonki are visited by many tourists from all across the world. Superb style of aesthetics, intricate designs and detailed work on the human figure, make most of the preserved pieces in the Popular Museums in Greece, a must watch for all the lovers of art and craft. Besides, these two museums, the Municipal Art Gallery at Thessalonki, Museum of Design, Museum of Plaster Casts are also known for their wonderful reserve of art and design. A glimpse at the intricate work and the postures of the ancient figures will transport you to a different era. Embark on to a scientific journey as you visit some of the museums dedicated to science and Nature studies. The Technical Museum at Thessaloníki, Open air Water Museum at Edessa, Rhodes aquarium, Zoological Museum at Athens and the Goulandris Museum of Natural History at Athens are a must visit visit for all the inquisitive minds under the sun.
With a history that spans over for some centuries, Greece is imbued with many tales of folklore and ancient practices. In fact sociologists and Historians are of the opinion that, Greece is one of those countries, in the world, which have continuously been under the direct influence of the Oriental and the Occidental. For this reason the museums which are dedicated to the folk lore and ancient practices are equally Popular Museums in Greece. The Byzantine Museum at Verolais , Fort Lisse Ochyro, Fort Rupel at Sidirokastro, the Folklore collection at Armenochori, the folk lore Museum of Drama , the Folklore Museum of the Aristotle Association at Florina are some of the major Popular Museums in Greece. These museums have been preserving the aesthetic treasure of the classical since time immemorial. Participate in the journey exploring the classical world as you visit the Popular Museums in Greece.
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