Description of the attraction
The Byzantine Museum is one of the most famous museums in the city of Zakynthos (Zakynthos). The museum is located on the south side of the main square of the city of Solomos, which is named after the Greek poet Dionysius Solomos. The museum was built after the 1953 earthquake on the initiative of academician Hadzidakis Manolis and opened its doors to visitors in 1960.
The museum is famous for its richest collection of various church relics (icons, frescoes, sculptures, etc.). The exhibits on display in the museum span an impressive period of time, from the Byzantine period to the 19th century. A separate exposition is devoted to the works of famous artists, among which a special place is occupied by the works of Doksaras, Damaskin, Kutuzis, Kallergis, Zanes and others. Of great interest are wall paintings (12-13 centuries and 17-18 centuries) and carved wooden iconostases (16-19 centuries). In a separate gallery of the museum, there are sculptural works of the Hellenistic, early Christian, Byzantine and post-Byzantine periods. The Byzantine Museum also houses the facade of the Church of St. Andrew Volimsky. The museum also displays a detailed model of the city of Zakynthos in 1930-1950. before the earthquake (by John Manesis).
The Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museum is of particular interest to those who are interested in church painting and its development. Detailed information about each exhibit and its author is also presented, which will allow visitors to gain a lot of interesting information. The museum also hosts lectures, various educational programs and temporary exhibitions.
