Archaeological Museum of Karditsa
Archaeological museum that opened in 2010 and presents the finds of the Karditsa region from the Palaeolithic to Late Antiquity.
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About the museum
The archaeological treasures of Karditsa remained little known for a long time, until in 2010 the Archaeological Museum of Karditsa opened and presented the archaeological wealth of the region.
The exhibition includes finds from the Palaeolithic to Late Antiquity and is organised chronologically and by theme. It approaches the past with humans at its centre, with references to private and public life.
One of the most interesting narratives of the museum is based on an inscription from Delphi of the 2nd century BC, which sheds light on the little-known history of the ancient cities of Kierion, Orthi, Metropolis, Gomphoi and Argithea. All of them have impressive finds, such as the almost life-size clay horse head and the cult statue of Apollo Hoplites from the temple at Metropolis, as well as the marble sarcophagus from Gomphoi depicting the abduction of Persephone.
Highlights
- Clay horse head from Metropolis
- Cult statue of Apollo Hoplites
- Marble sarcophagus from Gomphoi depicting the abduction of Persephone
- Delphic inscription of the 2nd century BC
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση αρχαιοτήτων της Καρδίτσας – Finds from the Palaeolithic to Late Antiquity, centred on the ancient cities of Kierion, Orthi, Metropolis, Gomphoi and Argithea.
- Founded
- 2010
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Καρδίτσας (Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3 |
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.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is about 9 minutes on foot and about 3 minutes by car from the central square of Karditsa.
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