Archaeological Museum of Andros

The Archaeological Musem of Andros was designed by architect Stamos Papadakis, built in 1981 and sponsored by Basil and Elise Goulandris foundation. The exhibition includes the following collections:

• Collection of findings from the Geometric settlement of Zagora
• Collection of sculptures from the Archaic to the Roman era
• Collection of inscriptions
• Collection of sculptures from the pre-Byzantine and Byzantine era

 

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Archaeological Museum of Paleopolis

The Archaelogical Collection of Paleopolis was founded recently. It is housed in a new building (constructed in 1981) that belongs to the community of Paleopolis, sponsored by Basil and Elise Goulandris. The collections of the museum include sculptures, relievos, and inscriptions from the Classical to the Roman period.  

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The Annex of Kaireios Library – “House of Michael E. Kidonieos”

The annex of Kaireios Library – “House of Michael E. Kidonieos” is a neoclassical mansion that has been fully restored and is open to public since July 2002. The inauguration of the building as well as the exhibition “Andros and Cyclades – Exhibition of Maps” took place in the summer of 2002. The maps belong mainly to the library, to Mrs. Samourka Margarita but also to various collectors. The whole building belongs to the library and serves many purposes.

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Andros Maritime Museum

The museum was founded in 1972. Among the most important of its exhibits one can find old charter agreements, insurance contracts, various nautical diaries describing the daily life of Andros’ sailors before the war of 1821 and lithographic prints of Andros’ steam-powered cargo ships. Maquettes of old schooners to today’s huge tankers can also be found in the museum. The exhibits are all prototypes and they represent the history of Andros’ commercial shipping from antiquity till today.

 

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Cyclades Olive Museum (Helmis' Olive Mill)

The Olive Mill of Pitrofos, also known as “vida” (=bolt) of Pitrofos, is part of a two-storey building. It is a fine example of a small pre-industrial and animal-powered oil extraction unit. Many such industries can be found on the mountains of Andros. They operated during the ‘60s and served the local market. The particular olive mill is quite particular. Contrary to the majority of olive mills, Pitrofos oil press consists of many departments. The building dates back well before 1857.

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