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Museum · Chios Town

Chios Castle

Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χίου

Principal archaeological collection for Chios, covering material from prehistory through the ancient and Roman periods.

Directions

The Archaeological Museum holds the principal collection of finds from Chios, spanning prehistory, the ancient Greek world and the Roman period. Its objects provide valuable context for sites such as Emporios, Fana and Daskalopetra and reveal how deeply the island was connected to the wider Aegean. Check the museum's current opening status before making a special journey, as access can be affected by works.

Why go

Chios's most concentrated urban historic landscape; unusually layered architecture; easy pairing with museums.
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What to notice

  1. 1Porta Maggiore
  2. 2Giustiniani Palace area
  3. 3Ottoman baths
  4. 4cemetery
  5. 5masonry changes showing different phases.

At a glance

Duration
60–120 minutes.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon.
Accessibility
Mixed; cobbles, thresholds and individual monuments can impede step-free routes.
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