The Archaeological Museum of Poros

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Poros's museums

Where the island keeps its treasures, from ancient sculpture to the objects of everyday village life.

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The Archaeological Museum of Poros

Poros town

Archaeological Museum of Poros

A small museum in a neoclassical building on Korizis Square, just back from the harbour, with finds from the Sanctuary of Poseidon at Kalaureia, from ancient Troizen and from other sites of Troizinia: architectural pieces from the temple, inscriptions, grave stelai, pottery and small offerings.

Must see: The pieces from the Temple of Poseidon

The monastery of Zoodochos Pigi in the pines of Poros

South coast, near Askeli

Monastery of Zoodochos Pigi

Not a museum, but the island's great treasure house of icons: an 18th-century monastery in a green ravine by a spring, with a finely carved wooden iconostasis in its church.

Must see: The carved wooden iconostasis

Walk where history happened

Read the story of Poros, era by era.

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