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The Ecclesiastical Museum of Rethymnon was founded in 1995 thanks to the faith and dedication of the Dean of the Holy Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, Fr. The museum houses exhibits that reflect the ecclesiastical and cultural history of Crete from 1816 to 1992. The collection consists mainly of icons, priestly vestments and ecclesiastical utensils, offering the visitor a real experience of contact with the religious tradition of the place.
A special place among the exhibits is occupied by the old clock of the bell tower of the Metropolis of Rethymnon. It was made in 1894 in the factory of the Solare brothers in Italy and is today the last surviving example of its kind in the world.
*The photos are sourced from the website archaiologia.gr.
Museum
Ecclesiastical
71 Tombazi Street, opposite the Metropolitan Church, Rethymnon
+32 831022731
Monday – Friday: 09.00-12.30
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