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Are there any museums in Santorini that you recommend??

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nadellii

nadellii

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I would love to do a quick tour of a museum or any historical sites! Has anyone been to any good ones? Thanks :)
 
Great question!

Here are some of the best museums to visit in Santorini:

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Best Museums to Visit on Santorini

While on the Greek island of Santorini, consider visiting some of these museums.
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www.santorini-view.com

Best Museums & Archaeological Sites in Santorini

Enrich your Santorini trip with a visit to its captivating museums and archaeological sites. Learn about the island's past and experience its unique cultural heritage.
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Enjoy Santorini and thanks for the question!
 
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Worldwide Greeks Editor said:
Great question!

Here are some of the best museums to visit in Santorini:

www.greekboston.com

Best Museums to Visit on Santorini

While on the Greek island of Santorini, consider visiting some of these museums.
www.greekboston.com www.greekboston.com

www.santorini-view.com

Best Museums & Archaeological Sites in Santorini

Enrich your Santorini trip with a visit to its captivating museums and archaeological sites. Learn about the island's past and experience its unique cultural heritage.
www.santorini-view.com www.santorini-view.com


Enjoy Santorini and thanks for the question!
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Thank you so much!!! This is super helpful
 
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not sure about museums. But we did a great day tour of the island. We went to an archaeological site, a village with very laneways built to keep the pirates away, a winery, best views and ended with sunset at Oi. This was our first time in Santorini. Who knows if we'll ever get there again.
 
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When you are interested in archeology, go visit Akrotiri. I like it a lot, but if you are not into archeological sites you will just see piles of stones.
When you are travelling with children the Atlantis experience is a nice one to visit.
Visit the maritime museum in Oia only if you are interested in seafaring.
The historic museums in Fira are all worth visiting in my opinion.
 
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Patisqua said:
not sure about museums. But we did a great day tour of the island. We went to an archaeological site, a village with very laneways built to keep the pirates away, a winery, best views and ended with sunset at Oi. This was our first time in Santorini. Who knows if we'll ever get there again.
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Now that you mention it, some villages are so historical that they are just like museums!
 
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Lotjeurope said:
When you are interested in archeology, go visit Akrotiri. I like it a lot, but if you are not into archeological sites you will just see piles of stones.
When you are travelling with children the Atlantis experience is a nice one to visit.
Visit the maritime museum in Oia only if you are interested in seafaring.
The historic museums in Fira are all worth visiting in my opinion.
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Yes I totally agree that Akrotiri is worth a visit
 
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nadellii said:
I would love to do a quick tour of a museum or any historical sites! Has anyone been to any good ones? Thanks :)
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Been to the museum of prehistoric Thira yesterday in Fira. They have made an extra floor with the wallpaintings of Akrotiri. I liked it a lot!
 
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Been to the museum of prehistoric Thira yesterday in Fira. They have made an extra floor with the wallpaintings of Akrotiri. I liked it a lot!
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This site is historical as well. The museum was built at the old Ypapanti Church which was destroyed in the 1956 Amorgos earthquake
 
Lotjeurope said:
When you are interested in archeology, go visit Akrotiri. I like it a lot, but if you are not into archeological sites you will just see piles of stones.
When you are travelling with children the Atlantis experience is a nice one to visit.
Visit the maritime museum in Oia only if you are interested in seafaring.
The historic museums in Fira are all worth visiting in my opinion.
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There are some great museums in Santorini. I love the Maritime Museum in Oia. It is small, but interesting.
 
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