Museum of Ancient Eleutherna

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The Museum of Ancient Eleutherna is an on-site museum of Greece in the archaeological park of Eleutherna, Rethymno, and houses artifacts found in the nearby archaeological site of Eleutherna and the necropolis of Orthi Petra. as seen in the virtual tour of museum and the archaeological sites. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2016Coordinates: 35°19'27"N, 24°40'14"E

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+30 2834 092501

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Museum of Ancient Eleutherna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arkadi Monastery, Eleutherna Bridge, Rhithymna, Eleutherna.

2.5 miSW
Historic monastery with a church
Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno
65 min walk • Nestled in the embrace of Crete's rugged landscape, the Arkadi Monastery stands as a beacon of resilience and spiritual significance in the city of Rethymno, Greece. This historic monastery is not only an emblem of Cretan resistance but also a site of architectural...
1 miN
Bridge
Eleutherna Bridge
25 min walk • The Eleutherna Bridge is an ancient Greek corbel arch bridge near the Cretan town of Eleutherna, Greece. A similar second bridge standing a short distance south of it collapsed toward the end of the 19th century, with only very few traces remaining.
5.8 miSW
Town
Rhithymna, Monastiraki
148 min walk • Rhithymna or Rithymna or Rhithymnia, was a town of ancient Crete, Greece, which is mentioned by Ptolemy and Pliny the Elder as the first town on the north coast to the east of Amphimalla, and is spoken of as a Cretan city by Stephanus of Byzantium, in whose text its name is...
~1480 ftN
City
Eleutherna
8 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Eleutherna is the ancient city of Eleutherna, which dates back to the classical period. Visitors can explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient city, including its ancient walls, temples, and necropolis, providing a fascinating...