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Museum of Byzantine Culture - Thessaloniki
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- Name
- Museum of Byzantine Culture - Thessaloniki
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- Greece
- Period:
- Byzantine Empire
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- Various
- City/Town:
- Thessaloniki
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Thessaloniki,
Kalamaria,
- Related:
- Athens National Archaeological Museum, The White Tower of Thessaloniki,
Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum,
about Museum of Byzantine Culture - Thessaloniki
The Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki in Greece is dedicated to exploring various aspects of the Byzantine period, from its beginnings in the third and fourth centuries AD to its fall to the Ottomans in 1453.
As its name suggests, the Museum of Byzantine Culture explores various social aspects relating to this period including politics, ideology, religion and social structures. From mosaics and icons to ecclesiastic objects and everyday utensils, the Museum of Byzantine Culture displays almost 3,000 artefacts from the Byzantine period throughout its eleven rooms, categorising them and creating a chronological narrative for visitors to follow.
Adopting a multifaceted approach, the Museum of Byzantine Culture combines ancient pieces with multimedia presentations to create a picture of Byzantine life.
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contact details
Address: Byzantine Culture Museum, 2 Stratou Avenue, Thessaloniki 546 40, Greec
Phone: +30 2310 868 570
E-Mail: mbp@culture.gr
useful information
Directions:
The Museum of Byzantine Culture is in Thessaloniki, a city 500km north of Athens. Frequent trains run between Athens’ Larissa Station and Thessaloniki (4 hours express, 6 hours normal service). Overnight trains also run from Istanbul, Turkey. You can travel by air to Thessaloniki’s international airport (1hr from Athens).
Ticket Information:
The Museum of Byzantine Culture is open Mondays 10:30am-5pm and Tuesday to Sunday 8:30am-3pm. Closed 25-26 Dec, 1 Jan, 25 March, Orthodox Easter Sunday and 1 May.
Entry costs €4 or €2 reduced (EU citizens over 65 and non-EU students). Under 19s, EU students and soldiers enter free. Free entry on national holidays (See official site).
Local Amenities:
There is a museum shop and café.
Links:
http://www.mbp.gr/html/en/index.htm
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