Landmark· Andros· Greece — Cyclades
Archaeological & Maritime Museums (Andros Chora)
37° 50.3′ N · 24° 56.4′ E
Two small museums in Chora: the Archaeological Museum (finds from Zagora and Palaiopolis) and the Maritime Museum near the castle, telling the story of Andros's great shipowning families.
Practical
Archaeological Museum tel +30 22820 23664; Maritime Museum tel +30 22820 22275 (Municipality of Andros). Hours vary; verify locally. Andros ships were second in Greece by tonnage in 1914 (Wikipedia). Pin is the Archaeological Museum node in OpenStreetMap; the Maritime Museum is by the Kato Kastro bridge.
Best for
Rainy-day culture in Chora
Nearby
- Lilhi (Chora, Andros)Right here
- Museum of Contemporary Art (Andros Chora)Right here
- Andros Routes Hiking Network0.1 NM away
- Chora South Anchorage (Niborio, Andros)0.1 NM away
- Ta Skalakis (Chora, Andros)0.1 NM away
- Andros Health Centre (Chora)0.2 NM away
- Andros Route 3: Chora to Ormos Korthiou via Dipotamata0.2 NM away
- Chora Provisions & Fuel (Andros)0.2 NM away