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The Folklore Museum of Paleokastro is housed in a traditional Cretan house, restored with care and respect for the local architecture. It was created on the initiative of the cultural associations of the area and has been in operation since 1997, housing an extensive collection of objects depicting everyday life in Crete from the period of Turkish rule until the 1960s.
The visitor is taken on a tour of an authentic domestic space, fully equipped with furniture, utensils, textiles and tools of the period. The collection also includes rare examples of Cretan folk art, as well as agricultural and household tools used in the daily work of the inhabitants.
The museum faithfully depicts the organization and functioning of an old Cretan house, giving the visitor the opportunity to experience the lifestyle, habits and values of previous generations. Through the exhibits, the cultural identity of the region is highlighted and the connection with its historical and social memory is strengthened.
*The photos are sourced from the official website of the Paleokastro community.
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Folk Art, Popular Culture
Palekastro Sitia, Lassithi, Greece
+30 693835090
April – October
10:30-13:00 and 17:00-20:00
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