Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Παρανεστίου

About the museum

The Mouseio Fysikis Istorias Paranestiou has operated in Paranesti, Drama, since October 2002 as part of an environmental programme and belongs to the Anaptyxiaki Dimotiki Epicheirisi Paranestiou (Paranesti Municipal Development Enterprise). Its exhibition space exceeds 300 square metres and is designed in a contemporary way, so that visitors can form an overall picture of the habitats of the Rhodope mountain range and the area of the River Nestos.

The exhibition presents the biological and geological diversity of the area. A large relief map of the Rhodope range provides the context, while information panels cover mammals, reptiles, nocturnal birds of prey and amphibians. Prepared animals and birds are displayed in cases and dioramas, such as the otter, wolf, fox, beaver, wild goat, heron and wild boar, and there are sections on rocks and minerals, land snails and arthropods, plants and ecosystems. The stuffed animals are especially popular with children.

Highlights

• Relief map of the Rhodope range
• Dioramas with animals and birds of the area
• Information panels on mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds of prey
• Exhibition space of more than 300 square metres

Permanent exhibition

• Μόνιμη έκθεση του Μουσείου Φυσικής Ιστορίας Παρανεστίου – Dioramas, a relief map and panels on the rocks, plants and animals of Rhodope and the Nestos valley.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Αναπτυξιακή Δημοτική Επιχείρηση Παρανεστίου

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The exhibition is aimed at all ages; the dioramas with the animals of Rhodope are especially popular with children.

Getting there & parking

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