Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis
The museum in Ypati, in a barracks of 1836, presents the life of Phthiotis from Early Christian to Byzantine times.
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About the museum
The Byzantine Museum of Phthiotis is housed in the restored building of a Kapodistrian barracks of 1836 in Ypati. The two-storey building, with its symmetrical openings and sturdy construction of grey limestone, is an example of military austerity and is linked with events of the reign of Otto.
In the museum’s galleries, the life of the region from Early Christian to Byzantine times is presented through archaeological finds. Architectural sculptures from Byzantine churches of Phthiotis are exhibited, together with everyday objects excavated at sites including the basilica of Dafnousia and in Ypati. One room is devoted to the art of mosaic, with characteristic examples from Pelasgia, Achinos and the Baths of Ypati, and explains its methods and materials.
The museum also houses the coin collection donated by Konstantinos Kotsilis, with coins from ancient Greece to Sasanian Persia, as well as from more recent periods.
Highlights
- Architectural sculptures from Byzantine churches of Phthiotis
- Mosaics from Pelasgia, Achinos and the Baths of Ypati
- Coin collection of Konstantinos Kotsilis
- Kapodistrian barracks of 1836 built of grey limestone
Permanent exhibition
- Μόνιμη έκθεση του Βυζαντινού Μουσείου Φθιώτιδας – Archaeological finds from Early Christian to Byzantine times, architectural sculptures, mosaics and the Kotsilis coin collection.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Φθιώτιδας και Ευρυτανίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Citizens of Greece and the EU over 65 years of age (from 1 October to 31 May); accompanying parents on educational visits by primary schools from EU countries, and accompanying teachers of schools from non-EU countries. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 25 years of age from EU countries and for children up to 18 years of age from non-EU countries, upon presentation of identity card or passport. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket for Greek and EU citizens over 65 years of age, from 1 October to 31 May. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion (when the disability is 67% or more). |
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.
Other categories of visitors are also entitled to free admission or a reduced ticket, in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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 museum has a ramp, a lift and an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By KTEL intercity bus from Lamia station (about 30 minutes). The museum is a 5-minute walk from the centre of Ypati.
By car
Parking available
Ypati is about 30 minutes by car from Lamia.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | A printed museum guide is available. A visit to the castle of Ypati requires arrangement with the museum by telephone on +30 2231 098 079 and +30 2231 350 322. |
