Landmark· Attica mainland (Lavrio)· Greece — Cyclades
Lavrio Mineralogical Museum
37° 43.0′ N · 24° 3.1′ E
A small museum in the surviving gatehouse of the 19th-century ore-washing plant. It shows about 550 of its 1,500 specimens, including minerals found only at Lavrio such as lavrionite, serpierite and ktenasite.
Practical
Founded in 1986 by the Lavreotiki Studies Company and named after mining engineer Andreas Kordellas. The collection includes 4th-century-BC silver coins struck from local ore, ancient lead ingots and miners' tools. Hours conflict: Greek Wikipedia gives Wed, Sat and Sun 10am–12pm, while OSM lists 8:30am–3pm. Verify locally before walking up. Phone (OSM): +30 22920 25295. About 600 m from the yacht quay.
Best for
A rainy-day or meltemi-day hour in Lavrio
Nearby
- Archaeological Museum of Lavrio0.1 NM away
- Galaxias Supermarket (Lavrio)0.1 NM away
- Lavrio Health Centre (Kentro Ygeias Lavriou)0.1 NM away
- Bakery Village (Lavrio)0.2 NM away
- Lavrio Fish Market (Psaragora)0.2 NM away
- Lavrio Laundry (Interwash & PLE NI)0.2 NM away
- Lavrio Town Fuel Stations (jerry-can petrol & diesel)0.2 NM away
- Lavrio Town Pharmacies (Tsakalis & Kapaxis)0.2 NM away
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