Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Lesvos

Name: Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest
Address: Sigri Lesvos, Lesvos, Greece
Telephone: +30 2253 054434

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Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest

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The Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest is a geological museum located in the village of Sigri on the island of Lesbos in Greece. Established in 1994, it is a center for the study, management, and preservation of the petrified forest of Lesbos and for public education about the site. It is a founding member of the European Geoparks Network and is a member of UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 39°12'41"N, 25°51'18"E

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Sigri LesvosLesvos Greece

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+30 2253 054434

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Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petrified forest of Lesbos, Sigri, Sigri lighthouse, Petrified forest of Lesbos.

1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos
30 min walk • The Lesvos Petrified Forest is a petrified wood forest on the island of Lesbos, Greece. The forest was formed from the fossilized remains of plants and trees, which can be found in many localities on the western part of Lesbos Island. Finds now include a 19.5 metre tree complete...
~1230 ftW
Village
Sigri, Lesvos
6 min walk • Sigri is a small fishing village near the western tip of Lesbos Island. Its name derives through Greek σίγουρος from the Venetian word siguro, meaning "safe", based on the fact that it has a safe harbour.
1.2 miW
Lighthouse
Sigri lighthouse, Nisiopi
31 min walk • The Megalonisi Lighthouse, also erroneously called the Sigri Lighthouse, is a lighthouse located on the island of Megalonisi, c. 1.5 kilometres west of the village Sigri near the western tip of the Greek island of Lesbos.
2.5 miE
Forest, Park, Prehistoric site
Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos
63 min walk • The Lesvos Petrified Forest is a petrified wood forest on the island of Lesbos, Greece. The forest was formed from the fossilized remains of plants and trees, which can be found in many localities on the western part of Lesbos Island. Finds now include a 19.5 metre tree complete...
6.6 miSE
Village
Skala Eresou
169 min walk • The village of Skala Eresou is renowned for its pristine beaches, making it an ideal destination for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Visitors can enjoy long walks along the shore, taking in the breathtaking scenery and the soothing sound of the waves.
5.2 miSE
Village
Eresos, Lesvos
133 min walk • Eresos and its twin beach village Skala Eresou are located in the southwest part of the Greek island of Lesbos. They are villages visited by considerable numbers of tourists.

Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest, Lesvos

Facts and practical information

Natural History Museum of the Lesvos Petrified Forest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos

Sigri, Lesvos

Sigri lighthouse, Nisiopi

Petrified forest of Lesbos, Lesvos

Skala Eresou

Eresos, Lesvos