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Ecological and Folklore Museum

Ano Meria, Greece
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Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Folegandros
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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rdu22
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“An island must do.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This folklore museum is challenging to find, but well worth it if the owner is available and gives you a tour. You will see how Greek islanders lived in a subsistence fashion. You will see an olive press, wine press, wood fired bakery oven, farm implements, and a fully furnished home complete with crib and baby clothing. Donations are excepted,... More

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Thessaloniki
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
“Little-awesome museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

It is very interesting! You should go and see how local people used to live 100-200 years ago! If you visit folegandros you should go and visit this museum and you will learn a lot about this island! It's very cute and well-preserved place (themonia is called and it is a type of farm) and also it is entrance-free (you... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“If it's open, go visit!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011

This place is a tiny gem. The site is the location of an old family compound, and you can see and imagine how they must have lived on the island years ago. The "curator" we met was very friendly and eager to explain it all to us. The stop doesn't take much time and it is definitely worthwhile. More

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Perth, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Facinating. It's great to see the artefacts that explain recent history of the island.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010
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My wife Annemieke & I had hired a quad/ATV bike for our first day on Folegandros so that we could see many of the sights of the island & on our way back from the top end of the island we arrived at opening time & we amazed at the stuff that had been saved from extinction. A lovely "older"... More

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