Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection
Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection
Byzantine & Post-Byzantine Collection
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8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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The aim behind the presentation of this material is to sketch the historical and artistic personality of the county of Chania during Byzantine and post-Byzantine times. The exhibits have been divided into groups based on the kind of object: mosaics, funerary inscriptions, wall-paintings, icons, architectural sculptures, ceramics and items of minor arts, and coins. The objects in each unit are presented in chronological order. Maps and explanatory panels inform visitors about the provenance of the items on display and the historical background of their period.
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John S
Bournemouth, UK32 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Small, should be free, not worth the €3 price although there is a concession for €2 but was told although I am 74 it’s only for European Union citizens. I’m retired and even €1 is important given the UK now has a labour government which is already taking money from pensioners. I am sure the Greeks and EU citizens enjoy all our FREE MUSEUMS. Give it a miss.
Written 2 August 2024
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135Eleni
Adelaide, Australia523 contributions
Oct 2014
Beautiful Chania in Crete which has a magnificent picturesque harbour full of action, eateries, shopping, and culture
On west side of fortress we came across what was originally a Franciscan monastery and named church of San Salvatore. It has undergone restorations and given that the church dates back to 15th C
the restorers have been careful in identifying the different phases and additions that took place and now a museum displaying incredible pieces of art and architecture through the ages
Byzantine and post Byzantine artefacts adorn this museum. The religious portable icons on wood and egg tempra were glowing - I think mainly in the traditional Cretan style. - a particular favourite was St George slaying the dragon so rich in color - in fact really hard to pick favourite
Mosaic fragments, coins from the different periods ,pottery, Jewlery - very inspirational
and would certainly be of great interest to students of design.
Museum chronologically informs one of the very rich history of Crete also the provenance of the artifacts . influences left behind by -Minoan, Venetian, Arab, ottoman civilisations liberation and unification with the motherland came in 1913 for the proud Cretans
Thoroughly enjoyed this place and it still had a lingering feel of a place of worship - maybe because of the icons...
On west side of fortress we came across what was originally a Franciscan monastery and named church of San Salvatore. It has undergone restorations and given that the church dates back to 15th C
the restorers have been careful in identifying the different phases and additions that took place and now a museum displaying incredible pieces of art and architecture through the ages
Byzantine and post Byzantine artefacts adorn this museum. The religious portable icons on wood and egg tempra were glowing - I think mainly in the traditional Cretan style. - a particular favourite was St George slaying the dragon so rich in color - in fact really hard to pick favourite
Mosaic fragments, coins from the different periods ,pottery, Jewlery - very inspirational
and would certainly be of great interest to students of design.
Museum chronologically informs one of the very rich history of Crete also the provenance of the artifacts . influences left behind by -Minoan, Venetian, Arab, ottoman civilisations liberation and unification with the motherland came in 1913 for the proud Cretans
Thoroughly enjoyed this place and it still had a lingering feel of a place of worship - maybe because of the icons...
Written 26 August 2015
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John T
Basingstoke, UK53 contributions
May 2019
We went to Chania on 18MAY2019, mostly to see the maritime museum but, despite it being International Museum Day with free entrance in many places, it was shut. We ended up at this little museum which was open and offering free access for the day. The (mostly religious) art on display is beautiful and reminds the visitor of Crete's long and much disputed past. Well worth a visit.
Written 25 May 2019
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Peter B
Oslo, Norway56 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Chania has som good museums , perfect for the person who 'doesn't do museums' - small and compact - or for the person who is genuinely interested in Minoan or Byzantine culture. The Byzantine museum just up from the far end of the harbour is small, well set out, informative - and in addition (like the municipal museum) - situated in a delightful old building that used to be a church. Two thousand years of histor in half an hour: Perfect!
Written 3 October 2017
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Belgo96
Brisbane, Australia3,446 contributions
Sept 2016 • Solo
Undoubtedly the smallest museum I've ever visited (a single room) but at two euro it was worthwhile. The floor mosaic and remnants of frescoes were vivid and the icon paintings of St George revealed an interesting stylistic development between the Byzantine and Post-Byzantine eras. The interior of the monastery displays a refinement that matches its collection.
Written 9 October 2016
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Tribal_Tree
Nuneaton, UK126 contributions
July 2014 • Friends
A small but well laid out exhibit, more like an exhibition than a museum in its own right but no less interesting for that. Well laid out, there is a lot to take in even in such a small space and those that know nothing of the Byzantine era will leave with a better idea of what it was and how it influenced Cretan culture.
I'd recommend buying a joint ticket with the Chania Archaeological Museum as you can save a few euros and see two great displays.
I'd recommend buying a joint ticket with the Chania Archaeological Museum as you can save a few euros and see two great displays.
Written 16 July 2014
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Davina S
20 contributions
June 2014 • Couples
Set in an old Franciscan Friary this small collection brings the visitor on a journey through Byzantine Crete using frescos, icons, coins and stone masonry as it's waypoints. €2 a ticket with the possibility of purchasing tickets for the other museums (e.g. archeological). Worth visiting first.
Written 12 June 2014
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Sean L
Dublin, Ireland280 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
I always make a point of dropping into small town historical museums like this when I find them because they're often just as interesting (and sometimes moreso) than the bigger places. But it's always a real bugbear of mine when they don't allow you to take photographs; I can understand them banning tripods and flashes but there's absolutely no conservation reason to ban all photos otherwise. It just shows a huge disrespect for the visitors who have travelled so far to be there. This place then, while small and a bit cramped, did have some interesting pieces (and some useful descriptions) but the constant "no photography" signs pasted everywhere just made me leave with a bad taste in my mouth.
Written 30 April 2014
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Amanda W
Oxford, England1,149 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This was the only thing of culture (except for churches) which I could find was open on a Sunday whilst on a cruise ship visit. Small but very interesting with 6th-7th century artefacts and mosaics.
Written 3 July 2024
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John A
London, UK158 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Small but compact, as other reviews say but it presents a snapshot of art in its historical context. Assuming you want to understand Cretan culture while you’re there, it adds a necessary jigsaw piece.
Written 10 May 2024
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