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The Pefki Folklore Museum of Sitia is housed in the old elementary school of the village, at the highest point of the settlement, in a beautifully preserved stone building with a panoramic view to the east and the Pefki Gorge. It was created on the initiative of the villagers and with the support of local institutions and is the result of a collective offer, as all the exhibits were donated by the villagers themselves as valuable family heirlooms.
The exhibition space is divided into three main halls where authentic objects of traditional Cretan daily life are displayed. The visitor can see a fully preserved loom with woven fabrics, agricultural tools, handicraft tools, jars, wicker stones, grape presses, grafting machines and lighting systems of the past. Of particular interest is the collection of wax tools, items that are rare in other folklore museums of the region.
The visit of the museum is enriched by the presence of Mrs. Urania, who gives information about the use and history of the objects. Through her stories, the visitor is mentally transported to a time when self-sufficiency, craftsmanship and collective life characterized everyday life.
The museum is a unique example of local memory and cultural continuity and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in Cretan tradition.
*The photos are sourced from the Municipality of Sitia.
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Folk Art, Popular Culture
Pefki of Sitia, Lasithi
+30 2843051255
April – October: 09.00-14.00
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