Historical-Folk Museum in Rethymnon

The Historical – Folk Museum of Rethymnon in Vernardou Street was founded in 1973 by Christophoros Stavroulakis and Fani Voyiatzaki, who donated the museum building.

Rethymnon, Historical-Folk Museum

The building itself is one of the most representative examples of a town house dating from the end of the Venetian occupation (c. 17th century).

The Historical – Folk Museum of Rethymnon houses collections of woven fabrics, weaving equipment, embroidery, lacework, pottery, baskets, metalwork, coins, costumes, historical items, etc.

There is also a room with an exhibition on traditional crops and bread-making.

Read more:

© explorecrete.com All Rights Reserved. Reproduction or copying without permission is prohibited.

Similar Posts