Solomos museum, Corfu Town

Name: Solomos museum
Address: Mitropolitou Arseniou, Corfu Town, 491 00, Greece
Telephone: +30 2661 030674

#17 among attractions in Corfu Town

Museum, Specialty museum

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Solomos museum (address: Mitropolitou Arseniou) is a place located in Corfu Town (Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian Islands decentralized administration) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 33 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 39°37'39"N latitude and 19°55'18"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Solomos museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Corfu (ferry, 29 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa (museum, 2 min walk), Saint Spyridon Church (sacred and religious sites, 5 min walk), Museum of Asian Art of Corfu (museum, 6 min walk).

Coordinates: 39°37'39"N, 19°55'18"E

Address

Mitropolitou ArseniouCorfu Town 491 00 Greece

Contact

+30 2661 030674

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Solomos museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Fortress, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Tomb of Menecrates, Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Solomos museum open?

Solomos museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday 9 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Solomos museum?

Nearby attractions include Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa, Corfu Town (2 min walk), Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town (5 min walk), Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town (6 min walk), Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu (6 min walk).

How to get to Solomos museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Solomos museum:

Ferry

Corfu (29 min walk)