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Archaeological Museum

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Ranked #10 of 14 attractions in Samos
4.5 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
Traveller Description: The archaeological museum in Samos town is well worth a visit if you are at all interested in ancient Greece. It contains a large range of statues... more »
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Dusseldorf, Germany
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“Impresive”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A very interesting museum in Samos town. It is near the garden, the Town Hall and the big church of Sant Spiridon. It has 2 buildings. The old and the modern one. Both are of a great importance. In the modern one you will see the huge Kouros. A statue almost 5m high. I have never seen such a big... More

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Central Texas
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83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
“Definitely worth a visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

This museum contains a number of statues from the Heraion, including one of the largest free standing ancient Greek sculptures ever found--a 16 ft. marble kouros. It was found in pieces. Apparently it was being dismembered prior to a trip to a furnace where it would have been turned into lime. Fortunately, something saved the statue from destruction, and you... More

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