Greece
The Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno is housed in a 17th century Venetian mansion.
The History and Folklore Museum Rethymno was founded in 1974 for the purpose of research and gathering historical and folk material of Crete and especially of Rethymno prefecture.
The collections of the Museum are derived from donations and purchases and include more than 5,000 objects.
The Museum still has room for educational programs, lectures, cultural events, equipped with modern audiovisual media.
The permanent exhibition of the museum contains woven, costumes, embroidery, lace – thread compositions, ceramics, baskets, traditional agricultural tools, machining, tools traditional professions – knife maker, grommet, reseller, shoemaker.
The most important monument of the era of the Knights in Rhodes, is the Palace of the Great Magistrate. During the 1930’s, while under Italian occupation, the building acquired its modern form, being the commanding center as well as the house of the Italian Commander. The mosaic floors of the floor are amazing.
In summer everything changes and airy dress color of music and art. The Municipality of Heraklion organizes music festivals that unite all art lovers who are in town. The venue of the event, the Venetian walls, create the appropriate atmosphere for any music lovers to travel to another era, dreamy ...
Nine "Musical Sundays", from July 1st until August 28th This is a series of Sunday concerts of leading musicians from around the world, many of which will also assist the members of the orthodox band "Mitos" created by the initiative of the Labyrinth.
GNTO Registry Number: 1039Ε60000070000
Number GE.MI. 118062927000