Historical Collection of Kastellorizo

About the museum

The Historical Collection of Kastellorizo is housed in the island’s Ottoman mosque, built in 1755/56 and also known as the Tzami tou Kavou. The exhibition seeks to highlight the bygone prosperity of Kastellorizo, when the island was a major naval power with a population of more than 10,000 inhabitants, without altering the building’s remarkable architectural features.

Visitors see local traditional costumes, embroidered pieces and household utensils, exhibits that document life on the island from the 19th century to 1943. Of particular interest are the dome, the gallery and the women’s gallery of the mosque itself.

Highlights

• Ottoman mosque of 1755/56 with dome, gallery and women’s gallery
• Traditional costumes and embroidered pieces of Kastellorizo
• Household utensils and evidence of island life up to 1943

Permanent exhibition

• Ιστορική και λαογραφική συλλογή – Traditional costumes, embroidered pieces and household utensils documenting life on Kastellorizo from the 19th century to 1943.

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 every first and third Sunday from 1 November to 31 March.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The collection is about a 10-minute walk or a 2-minute drive from the harbour.

Amenities & dining

The facilities include toilets.

Events & venue rental

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