Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho

Didymoteicho, Greece

The construction of Byzantine Museum of Didymoteicho was completed in 2009. In accommodates archaeological finds from all the region around Didymoteicho, but also from all Thrace, covering the years of the Roman occupation in the region and the establishment of the city of Didymoteicho, to the period of liberalization and integration. It presents more than 500 findings from the entire area.

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Founded: 2009
Category: Museums in Greece

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Val Bpsoma (2 years ago)
GREECE | Didymoteicho ! Worth visiting
Paschalis Akritas (2 years ago)
Even though it is a small museum, it is well organised. The exhibition starts from the very early ages of the area and Thrace generally. It shows all the history of Didimoteicho and Plotinoupoli. The staff is very friendly and willing to assist and explain you each part of the exhibition. It is strongly recommended to visit it and then stroll around the Byzantine castle of the city. Unfortunately Plotinoupoli the ancient city is under excavation and not open to the public.
Georgios Boudalis (2 years ago)
An interesting new museum with a modern look and an interesting collection on display. Given it is a Byzantine museum I found it strange that there is not a single icon on display, only three fragmented, though beautiful faces from 12th-century wall painting.
Catia Baccarini (3 years ago)
The perfectly english speaking ticket lady inside the museum told us we could not visit it on Monday and Thursday, yet she was at work inside. We spent the previous night in Dydimotiko just to visit the Byza Museum. Not even child pity she showed. May be if you are greek you can try with mother tongue oratory, good luck.
Petr Kalager (3 years ago)
One of the places that a visitor must visit. Excellent presentation and service rare things
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