Byzantine Museum of Ioannina

About the museum

The Byzantine Museum of Ioannina is located within an archaeological park, in the south-eastern acropolis of the Castle, the Itch Kale. It was founded in 1995 and is housed on the ground floor of the Royal Pavilion, a building with features of the local architectural tradition, which the Greek Army built in 1958 for the royal family.

Its seven halls display sculptures, coins, icons, wall paintings, books and small objects from all over Epirus, which trace the history and art of the region from the 4th to the 19th century. At the entrance visitors see a large 19th-century wall painting of the victory of Constantine the Great over Maxentius, while in the neighbouring Treasury the silverwork in which Epirus excelled is presented.

The museum also looks after the Fetiye Mosque opposite. There its non-figurative wall paintings are preserved, along with two late Byzantine columns incorporated into the mihrab.

Highlights

• 19th-century wall painting of the battle at the Milvian Bridge
• Icons and sculptures from all over Epirus
• Silverwork exhibition in the Treasury
• Fetiye Mosque with preserved wall paintings
• Location inside the Itch Kale, with a view of the lake

Permanent exhibitions

• Μόνιμη έκθεση βυζαντινών και μεταβυζαντινών ευρημάτων – Sculptures, coins, icons, wall paintings and small objects from Epirus in seven halls, for the history and art of the region from the 4th to the 19th century.
• Έκθεση αργυροτεχνίας στο Θησαυροφυλάκιο – Masterpieces of ecclesiastical silverwork, showing how the secular art of Epirus served Christian worship.

Founded

1995

Operated by

Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Ιωαννίνων (Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού)

Admission & discounts

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: no information
• 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 walk from the city centre takes about 20 minutes.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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