Archaeological Museum of Nauplion
Archaeological Museum of Nauplion
Archaeological Museum of Nauplion
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Jane S
Stroud, UK49 contributions
May 2022
When I arrived at the museum I was pleased to find that they had a stair lift. Someone came to operate it, put me in it in my wheelchair and I began to ascend. A quarter of the way up it stopped and despite the museum employee’s many attempts he could not get it to work. There were two metal safety bars to secure me in place. I had to slide down from my wheelchair seat, manoeuvre myself under the bar and then walk back down the staircase whilst my husband folded the chair and the museum worker carried it down the stairs for me. This was only possible as I can walk and have reasonable flexibility. If I had not been able to walk or duck under the rail then I think the fire brigade might have had to be called! This would have been very distressing to a less able person. Please service and test your chair lift regularly!
Written 15 May 2022
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Cyrus C
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Sept 2023 • Family
I almost didn't go here because I was so focused on nearby Mycenae and Tiryns, but I'm so glad that I did! This is one of the best archaeological museums I've ever visited, not just in Argolis, but all of Greece. The way that everything is set up you really get the feeling that the museum curators love their work. If you are into the ancient history of the region, then this is a must-see!
Written 18 January 2024
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Katerina 💎
Patras, Greece541 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The visit was worth a thousand, it is two floors and has many exhibits inside. At the entrance you can get a radio that gives you information about the exhibits. in front of each showcase, it has some numbers, you type them into the wireless and hear information about the season and the exhibits themselves. This makes the visit even more interesting and the experience really worth it.
Written 14 May 2024
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Sam C
Flackwell Heath, UK144 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
This unassuming building in the main square in Nafplion holds a world class museum. Finds from Tyrins, Mycenae, Assine and environs in remarkably good condition, and beautifully presented. The pottery and glass exhibited here is more impressive for me than the museum in Ancient Corinth (which does win hands down on marbles and statuary). There's something very touching about the love and care that comes through the pieces shown here, with beautiful forms and intentional decoration. No sense of the mass production that we see in other locations. A definite must-see if you're here.
Written 29 October 2024
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MargaritaMumLondon
London, UK78 contributions
Oct 2021
Small museum and half of the second floor was closed off with no explanation. Lots of pottery and bronze weapons from nearby burial sites. High point was bronze armour with boar tooth helmet (circa 1500 BCE) and hearth sites from 32,000-21,000 BCE (not much to actually look at though).
OK for a brief stop or for real history buffs, but ok to give it a miss
OK for a brief stop or for real history buffs, but ok to give it a miss
Written 25 October 2021
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Argirios C
Thessaloniki, Greece24 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
One of the best regional archeological museums we visited.
Very nice and cohesive artifact selection wonderfully displayed.
Our congratulation to this museum's curator. Our thanks to all friendly staff.
Don't miss to ask for the audio guide in entrance.
Very nice and cohesive artifact selection wonderfully displayed.
Our congratulation to this museum's curator. Our thanks to all friendly staff.
Don't miss to ask for the audio guide in entrance.
Written 8 August 2023
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Reinier B
Heiloo, The Netherlands39 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Beautiful, well-arranged museum with a large collection of pottery and utensils. Very clear Greek and English explanation.
We found the ground floor the most interesting. Many objects to see, excavated mainly from graves in the area around Nafplion
We found the ground floor the most interesting. Many objects to see, excavated mainly from graves in the area around Nafplion
Written 26 September 2023
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Emily Robertson H
Seattle, WA45 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
While this is just 2 floors, it is exceptionally rich in items and beautifully documented (in English). I visited later in the days without hoards of school visitors and that made for a tranquil, leisurely stroll around. Very well curated and easy to find at the end of the square. Very worthwhile.
Written 20 May 2019
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Derek-simpcar
Farnham, UK118 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
You go into a small town museum with thoughts of a few poorly presented artefacts with little or no explanations given. But this small museum is a gem. I just wish I had seen the video presentation on the second floor before going to places like Lerna, Tyrian and Mycenae as it was a great explanation of early Greek history which pulled a lot of loose ends together. The displays are modern and well laid out. It's only failing is that, for some reason it closes at 15.00 so get there early. It should not be missed
Written 5 April 2017
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George C
Edinburgh, UK273 contributions
June 2014 • Couples
This museum was reopened only a few years ago following the renovation of a Venetian building.
On two floors, the rooms are bright and uncluttered and the exhibits beautifully displayed and lighted. Even better, descriptions on every item are in both Greek and English making it easy to know more about what you are looking at.
There are interesting finds from several of the sites in the area, and particular highlights for us were the Mycenaean terracotta masks and the bronze Mycenaean suit of armour.
There is also a very good film (in English) explaining where different finds were made.
The very low entry price is worth paying.
On two floors, the rooms are bright and uncluttered and the exhibits beautifully displayed and lighted. Even better, descriptions on every item are in both Greek and English making it easy to know more about what you are looking at.
There are interesting finds from several of the sites in the area, and particular highlights for us were the Mycenaean terracotta masks and the bronze Mycenaean suit of armour.
There is also a very good film (in English) explaining where different finds were made.
The very low entry price is worth paying.
Written 30 June 2014
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Bonjour, votre commentaire est très enrichissant. Est-ce des faits que vous avez pu lire ou entendre en français sur place? Y a t'il un moyen pour une unilingue francophone, d'en apprendre autant sur l'histoire des artéfacts une fois sur place? Des plaques explicatives en français, un guide audio..?
Written 2 April 2018
I'm going in September with 3 friends. One needs a knee replacement and has pain with stairs. I see they have an elevator.
Do you remember if that means she might be able to do it with only a few others stairs here and there? Is there some places to sit along the way?
Thanks you.
Mary
Written 20 June 2016
Thank you. This helps us decide.
Written 26 June 2016
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