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Zante Museums: Discover the several museums of the island of Zante, Greece |
The
Post-Byzantine art Museum of Zante The
Post-Byzantine Art Museum of ZanteSouth of Solomos Square, in the capital of Zante is the post-Byzantine Art Museum of the island which houses various ecclesiastical items dating from the 12th century to the 18th century and various works of art made by famous Ionian and Cretan painters. More information about the museum can be obtained from the Greek Ministry of Culture: http://www.culture.gr/2/21/212/21206m/e212fm01.html Museum of Dionysios Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians  Standing
on the square of Saint Markos is a museum dedicated to famous Greek
poet who wrote the Greek National Hymn, Dionysios Solomos, and exhibits
a collection of the poet’s manuscripts and personal objects as well
as the mausoleum of Solomos. |
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This museum
also houses another collection containing many portraits, clothes
and furniture of prominent Zakynthians as well as blazons of nobles,
icons, black and white photographs and even an archaeological collection. |
