El Greco Museum
Museum in Fodele, in a building that according to tradition was the house of Domenikos Theotokopoulos, with copies of his works and information about his family.
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About the museum
The El Greco Museum is located in Fodele, Heraklion, opposite the Byzantine church of the Panagia. It is housed in a restored post-Byzantine residential building, which according to tradition was the house of the painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (El Greco), who was born in Crete in 1541. The building is under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture.
The museum has operated since 1998. Its exhibition includes copies of works by El Greco, information about the painter’s family and a space arranged as a painter’s workshop.
Highlights
- Copies of works by El Greco
- Information about the family of Domenikos Theotokopoulos
- Room arranged as a painter’s workshop
- Restored post-Byzantine house beside the Byzantine church of the Panagia
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση για τον El Greco – Copies of works by Domenikos Theotokopoulos, information about his family and a space representing a painter’s workshop.
- Founded
- 1998
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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| Reduced | €2Reduced ticket also applies to groups of more than 10 people. |
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The museum is opposite the Byzantine church of the Panagia in Fodele. |
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