Archaeological Museum of Kastellorizo “Konaki”

About the museum

The Archaeological Museum of Kastellorizo has been housed since 1984 in the “Konaki”, which forms part of the medieval castle of Saint Nicholas in the Kavos district. The ground floor was the western extremity of the castle in the era of the Knights' rule, as its shape and structure show, as do the gun embrasures on the western and northern sides. The upper floor with four halls was added at the end of the 19th century and was the seat of the Turkish governor, which is why the building took the name “Konaki”. The Archaeological Service began restoring it in 1975, and in 1984 it began operating as a museum.

On the ground floor are displayed early Christian sculptures, stone anchors and amphorae from the sea, as well as a figure of a diver with a suit and diving equipment. On the upper floor, the first hall houses finds from ancient Megisti, such as inscriptions, grave stelae, reliefs of Lycian type, vessels, amphorae and the torso of a statue of Hygieia. The second hall presents Byzantine objects and glazed plates from a shipwreck of the 12th–13th century at Cape Afros. The third hall includes detached wall paintings of Saint Nicholas (17th century), portable icons, objects of minor art and photographs of post-Byzantine monuments of the island. The fourth hall is devoted to folklore, with traditional costumes, embroidery, ceramics and folk art objects, as well as a reconstruction of the kitchen of a folk house on the island.

Highlights

• Housed in the “Konaki” of the castle of Saint Nicholas
• Finds from ancient Megisti, Lycian-type reliefs and grave stelae
• Stone anchors and amphorae from the sea, figure of a diver in a diving suit
• Detached wall paintings of Saint Nicholas (17th century)
• Folklore hall with traditional costumes and a reconstructed kitchen

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Αρχαιολογικού Μουσείου – Ancient, early Christian, Byzantine and post-Byzantine finds from Megisti, maritime finds and a folklore collection on two floors.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Access is via a traditional street with steps, from the harbour quay and from the area “Chorafia”.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is about 10 minutes on foot from the harbour. Access is via a traditional street with steps, from the harbour quay and from the area “Chorafia”.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum sells publications, including the book “The Kyra of Ro”.

Events & venue rental

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