Archaeological Collection of Ierapetra
The collection in the building of the Ottoman School presents finds from ancient Ierapytna, with clay sarcophagi and the statue of Persephone.
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About the museum
The Archaeological Collection of Ierapetra is housed in the listed building of the Ottoman School (Mektepi), built in 1899. The collection began to take shape at the end of the 19th century thanks to the efforts of residents of the town, who founded the Philekpaideutikos Syllogos (educational association) of Ierapetra to gather and preserve the antiquities of the area.
Today it includes finds from ancient Ierapytna, the city that stood on the site of present-day Ierapetra, and from the wider area, from the 3rd millennium BC to the 5th century AD. Clay sarcophagi, vessels, inscriptions, sculptures and coins are displayed. The statue of the peplos-wearing goddess Persephone or Kore of the 2nd century AD stands out.
Highlights
- Statue of Persephone (Kore) of the 2nd century AD
- Clay sarcophagi
- Vessels, inscriptions and coins of ancient Ierapytna
- Listed Ottoman School building of 1899
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση της Αρχαιολογικής Συλλογής Ιεράπετρας – Finds from ancient Ierapytna and the wider area, from the 3rd millennium BC to the 5th century AD.
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λασιθίου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Citizens of the European Union over 65 from 1 October to 31 May, upon presentation of an identity card or passport; accompanying parents and teachers on school educational visits, and other categories specified by the Ministry of Culture. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Free admission and reduced tickets are available to specific categories of visitors, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
The collection has a ramp and toilets for persons with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The collection is five minutes on foot from the port of Ierapetra and 35 minutes by car from Agios Nikolaos.
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