The Santozeum MuseumvsArchaeological Museum Fira
The Santozeum Museum and Archaeological Museum Fira are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Santozeum Museum scores significantly better than Archaeological Museum Fira. The Santozeum Museum scores 80 with approval from 2 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
The Santozeum Museum
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Caldera Path, Fira, Greece
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Frommer's "The Santozeum —the name is an amalgam of "Santorini" and "museum"—is also used for art exhibits, film, and festivals." Full review
Lonely Planet "This modern cultural centre is home to the ‘Wall Paintings of Thera’ exhibition, a collection of life-size reproductions of the finest Akrotiri wall paintings." Full review
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Archaeological Museum Fira
Fodor's Frommer's Fodor's Fodor's
Main Street Fira, Fira, Greece
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Fodor's "This dusty collection of bits and pieces from island's millenia of history includes pottery, statues, and grave artifacts found mosty at excavations in ancient Thira and Akrotiri." Full review
Frommer's "Santorini's most famous site is ancient Akrotiri, the elegant little town destroyed sometime between 1600 and 1500 BC by the massive volcano that created the island's deep crater." Full review
Fodor's "A very small Archaeological Museum, established by a local mathematician, Michael Bardanis, displays Cycladic finds, including statues and earthen pots dug up from the east coast." Full review
Fodor's "Syros's Archaeological Museum is located on the left side of the town hall. The small space features artifacts from the island’s rich history. " Full review
