Museum · Chios Town

Byzantine Museum of Chios

Βυζαντινό Μουσείο Χίου

Byzantine and post-Byzantine collections inside the former mid-nineteenth-century Mecidiye Mosque on Chios Town's central square.

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Why go

Byzantine and post-Byzantine collections inside the former mid-nineteenth-century Mecidiye Mosque on Chios Town's central square.

At a glance

Time needed: 45–75 minutes.
Accessibility: The building is reported to include a ramp, lift and accessible WC; availability of individual facilities can vary.

The experience

The museum has a fascinating double identity. Its collections introduce Byzantine and post-Byzantine art, while the building itself - the former 19th-century Mecidiye Mosque - is a reminder of the Ottoman chapter of urban Chios. Its position on the central square makes it an easy cultural stop between the modern town and the Castle.